Esperite and Axinite Optical Properties

Esperite

Axinite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Strong

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.760-1.7741.656-1.704

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0120.009-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueAnthony et al

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Esperite and Axinite Optic Character

Esperite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Esperite and Axinite 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 Esperite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Esperite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Esperite 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.