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Indicolite and Achroite Optical Properties


Achroite and Indicolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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0.02   
22

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.014-0.040   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Indicolite and Achroite Optic Character

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

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Indicolite and Achroite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Indicolite and Achroite 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, Indicolite is Not Available while Indicolite is Not Available in appearance.

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