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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg
Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.656-1.6781.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg and Ludlamite Transparency

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