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Baryte Barite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Distinct   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.634-1.648   
2.881-3.084   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.010-0.018   
0.203   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Baryte Barite and Pyrargyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Baryte Barite and Pyrargyrite 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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