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Afghanite

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Afghanite and Binghamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.5231.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.0060.003-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Afghanite and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Afghanite and Binghamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Afghanite and Binghamite 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, Afghanite is Transparent while Afghanite is Transparent in appearance.