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Axinite
Axinite

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Axinite and Bronzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.656-1.7041.668
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Triclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-0.0120.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Axinite and Bronzite Optic Character

Axinite and Bronzite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Axinite and Bronzite 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 Axinite and Bronzite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Axinite and Bronzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Axinite and Bronzite 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, Axinite is while Axinite is in appearance.