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Aragonite and Brucite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.525-1.6861.56-1.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1550.010-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Aragonite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Aragonite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Brucite 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, Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent while Aragonite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.