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Tektite and Ammolite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.490-1.5201.520-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.135-0.145
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Tektite and Ammolite Optic Character

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

Tektite and Ammolite Transparency

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