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Thomsonite and Ammonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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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
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.510-1.550
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.015-0.020
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Thomsonite and Ammonite Optic Character

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

Thomsonite and Ammonite Transparency

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