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Strontianite and Ammonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.517-1.667
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Strontianite and Ammonite Optic Character

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

Strontianite and Ammonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Ammonite 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, Strontianite is Transparent while Strontianite is Transparent in appearance.