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Baryte Barite
Baryte Barite

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Baryte Barite and Cerussite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.06
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.634-1.6481.803-2.078
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0180.273
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Baryte Barite and Cerussite Optic Character

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

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