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Baryte Barite
Baryte Barite

Antigorite
Antigorite



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Baryte Barite and Antigorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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pale greenish yellow

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.634-1.6481.530-1.575
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

Birefringence

0.010-0.018-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Baryte Barite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Baryte Barite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Baryte Barite and Antigorite 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 Barite is Transparent and Translucent while Baryte Barite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.