Home
×

Anhydrite
Anhydrite

Bornite
Bornite



ADD
Compare
X
Anhydrite
X
Bornite

Anhydrite and Bornite Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
For violet varieties
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.570-1.614
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.044
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Anhydrite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Anhydrite and Bornite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anhydrite and Bornite 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, Anhydrite is Transparent while Anhydrite is Transparent in appearance.

Let Others Know
×