×

Johachidolite
Johachidolite

Howlite
Howlite



ADD
Compare
X
Johachidolite
X
Howlite

Johachidolite and Howlite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.717-1.7241.583-1.608
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0070.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Johachidolite and Howlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite and Howlite 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.