×

Microlite
Microlite

Ammolite
Ammolite



ADD
Compare
X
Microlite
X
Ammolite

Microlite and Ammolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.993-2.021.520-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.135-0.145
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Microlite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Microlite and Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Microlite and Ammolite 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, Microlite is Translucent while Microlite is Translucent in appearance.