Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optical Properties

Verdite

Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Silky

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1.2 Pleochroism

Extreme

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.5801.656-1.678

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Optic Character

Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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 Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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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Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg Transparency

Similar to their colors, Verdite and Magnesio axinite Axinite Mg 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, Verdite is Translucent while Verdite is Translucent in appearance.