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Bastnsite and Andean Opal Optical Properties


Andean Opal and Bastnsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.72-1.82   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Bastnsite and Andean Opal Optic Character

Bastnsite and Andean Opal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Bastnsite and Andean Opal 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 Bastnsite and Andean Opal 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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Bastnsite and Andean Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bastnsite and Andean Opal 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, Bastnsite is Not Available while Bastnsite is Not Available in appearance.

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