Bayldonite and Erythrite Optical Properties

Bayldonite

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Bayldonite and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Erythrite 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.