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Baryte and Fibrolite Optical Properties


Fibrolite and Baryte Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
DistinctArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
24

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.634-1.637   
1.658-1.678   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Baryte and Fibrolite Optic Character

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

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Baryte and Fibrolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Baryte and Fibrolite 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, Baryte is Not Available while Baryte is Not Available in appearance.

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