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Diaspore
Diaspore
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Ajoite
Ajoite
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Diaspore and Ajoite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly
Strong
0.01
Transparent
1.702-1.750
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Orthorhombic
0.048
Transparent
 
Vitreous
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
0.04
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1.550
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Triclinic
0.091
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Diaspore and Ajoite Optic Character

Diaspore and Ajoite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Diaspore Vs Ajoite 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 Diaspore and Ajoite 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.

Diaspore and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Ajoite 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, Diaspore is while Diaspore is in appearance.