Abalone and Bytownite Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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colorless.
Transparency
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Transparent
Refractive Index
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1.561-1.583
Optic Character
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Not Available
Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
Birefringence
Not Available
0.010-0.011
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Abalone and Bytownite Optic Character
Abalone and Bytownite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Abalone and Bytownite 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 Abalone and Bytownite 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.
Abalone and Bytownite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Abalone and Bytownite 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, Abalone is Not Available while Abalone is Not Available in appearance.