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Bayldonite and Sapphire Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Vitreous, Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.762-1.788
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Bayldonite and Sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Sapphire 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.