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Bayldonite and Diamond Optical Properties


Diamond and Bayldonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
10

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Bayldonite and Diamond Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Diamond 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.

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