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Plumbogummite and Ajoite Optical Properties


Ajoite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.653-1.688   
1.550   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.091   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Plumbogummite and Ajoite Optic Character

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

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Plumbogummite and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite 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, Plumbogummite is Not Available while Plumbogummite is Not Available in appearance.

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