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Bikolite and Coral Optical Properties


Coral and Bikolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.520   
1.486-1.658   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.160-0.172   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Bikolite and Coral Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Coral 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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