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Optical Properties of Axinite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong

1.3 Dispersion

0.02
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.656-1.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.009-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Axinite Luster

Optical Properties of Axinite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Axinite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Axinite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Axinite which is commonly found in Green, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey, Reddish, Brown, Yellow, Colorless, Blue, Violet, Grey color, is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

Axinite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Axinite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Axinite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Axinite refractive index is 1.656-1.704. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.009-0.012. So if you are searching for prominent Green Gemstones, Axinite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.