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Barite and Spodumene Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
colorless.
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.657-1.681
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.014-0.018
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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Barite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Barite and Spodumene Transparency

Similar to their colors, Barite and Spodumene 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.