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Johachidolite

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Johachidolite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
When Fe-rich
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.717-1.7241.603-1.690
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
1.8 Birefringence
0.007Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Johachidolite and Anthophyllite Optic Character

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

Johachidolite and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite and Anthophyllite 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 Translucent and Transparent while Johachidolite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.