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Canadian Ammolite and Ludlamite Optical Properties


Ludlamite and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.653-1.693   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.038-0.044   

Clarity
Opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Canadian Ammolite and Ludlamite Optic Character

Canadian Ammolite and Ludlamite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Canadian Ammolite and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Canadian Ammolite and Ludlamite 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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