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Johachidolite
Johachidolite

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Johachidolite and Axinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
2.6 Refractive Index
1.717-1.7241.656-1.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
2.11 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
2.12 Birefringence
0.0070.009-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Johachidolite and Axinite Optic Character

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

Johachidolite and Axinite Transparency

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