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Druzy and Axinite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.01
Opaque
-9999
-
Isometric
-9999
Opaque
 
Vitreous
Strong
0.02
-
1.656-1.704
Biaxial/+
Triclinic
0.009-0.012
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Druzy and Axinite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy and Axinite 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, Druzy is while Druzy is in appearance.