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Baryte Barite and Montebrasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.634-1.648
1.578-1.646
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
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Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.018
0.020-0.030
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentWalter Schumann

Baryte Barite and Montebrasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Baryte Barite and Montebrasite 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.