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Larimar and Ajoite Optical Properties


Ajoite and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.550   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
0.091   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Not Available   

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Larimar and Ajoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Ajoite 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, Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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