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Bayldonite and Tektite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Resinous
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0.03
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-9999
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monoclinic
-9999
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0.02
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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Bayldonite and Tektite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bayldonite and Tektite 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.