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Baryte Barite and Dallasite Optical Properties


Dallasite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
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Refractive Index
1.634-1.648   
1.540   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
0.010-0.018   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Transparent   
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Baryte Barite and Dallasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Baryte Barite and Dallasite 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.

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