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Ludlamite
Ludlamite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg



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Ludlamite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.653-1.6931.656-1.678
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.038-0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Ludlamite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optic Character

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

Ludlamite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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, Ludlamite is while Ludlamite is in appearance.