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Dolomite and Amethyst Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.681
1.544-1.553
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.179-0.181
0.009
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Dolomite and Amethyst Optic Character

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

Dolomite and Amethyst Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Amethyst 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, Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent while Dolomite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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