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Mimetite

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Mimetite and Ajoite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.106-2.2631.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0190.091
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Not Available

Mimetite and Ajoite Optic Character

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

Mimetite and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mimetite 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, Mimetite is Translucent while Mimetite is Translucent in appearance.