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Sardonyx and Ajoite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X: very light bluish green; Y and Z: brilliant bluish green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5431.550
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.008-0.0100.091
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Sardonyx and Ajoite Optic Character

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

Sardonyx and Ajoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sardonyx 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, Sardonyx is Translucent while Sardonyx is Translucent in appearance.