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Bikolite and Antigorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
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pale greenish yellow.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.490-1.520
1.530-1.575
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
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Translucent

Bikolite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Bikolite and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Antigorite 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, Bikolite is Not Available while Bikolite is Not Available in appearance.

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