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Pezzottaite and Ajoite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Moderate dichroic
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.598-1.620
1.550
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.011
0.091
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Pezzottaite and Ajoite Optic Character

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

Pezzottaite and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pezzottaite 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, Pezzottaite is Transparent while Pezzottaite is Transparent in appearance.