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Baryte Barite and Hibonite Optical Properties


Hibonite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
O = brownish gray; E = gray   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.634-1.648   
1.79-1.807   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.010-0.018   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Baryte Barite and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Baryte Barite and Hibonite 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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