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Bayldonite

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Bayldonite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.627-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Bayldonite and Andalusite Optic Character

Bayldonite and Andalusite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Bayldonite and Andalusite 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 Bayldonite and Andalusite 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.

Bayldonite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Andalusite 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, Bayldonite is Not Available while Bayldonite is Not Available in appearance.