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Angelite and Bixbite Optical Properties


Bixbite and Angelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Angelite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Angelite and Bixbite 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, Angelite is Not Available while Angelite is Not Available in appearance.

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