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Mimetite

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Mimetite and Ivory Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
NoneWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.106-2.2631.535-1.570
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.019Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Translucent

Mimetite and Ivory Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mimetite and Ivory 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.