Barite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Barite

Omphacite

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentAnthony et al

Barite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Compare Gems for Aquarius

Barite Vs Hematite

Barite Vs Fluorite

Barite Vs Garnet

Barite and Omphacite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Barite and Omphacite 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, Barite is Not Available while Barite is Not Available in appearance.