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Johachidolite
Johachidolite

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Johachidolite and Afghanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.717-1.724
-
-
0.007
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.523
-
Trigonal
0.006
Transparent

Johachidolite and Afghanite Optic Character

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

Johachidolite and Afghanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite and Afghanite 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, Johachidolite is while Johachidolite is in appearance.