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Saltwater pearl and Ammolite Optical Properties


Ammolite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Silky, Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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None   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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1.520-1.670   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.135-0.145   

Clarity
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Saltwater pearl and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Saltwater pearl and Ammolite 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, Saltwater pearl is Not Available while Saltwater pearl is Not Available in appearance.

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