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Bayldonite
Bayldonite
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Sodalite
Sodalite
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Bayldonite and Sodalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
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0.03
-
-9999
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monoclinic
-9999
-
 
Greasy
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent, Opaque
1.478-1.488
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cubic
-9999
Transparent

Bayldonite and Sodalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Sodalite 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 while Bayldonite is in appearance.