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Edenite and Ammolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinct
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.649
1.520-1.670
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.135-0.145
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Edenite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Edenite and Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Edenite 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, Edenite is Not Available while Edenite is Not Available in appearance.

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