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Dolomite and Ammolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.498-1.681
1.520-1.670
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.179-0.181
0.135-0.145
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Dolomite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Ammolite 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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