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Canadian Ammolite and Beryl Optical Properties


Beryl and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak to distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
26

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.560-1.604   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.0040-0.0070   

Clarity
Opaque   
Transparent   

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Canadian Ammolite and Beryl Optic Character

Canadian Ammolite and Beryl optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Canadian Ammolite and Beryl Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Canadian Ammolite and Beryl optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

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Canadian Ammolite and Beryl Transparency

Similar to their colors, Canadian Ammolite and Beryl transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Canadian Ammolite is Opaque while Canadian Ammolite is Opaque in appearance.

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