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Bikolite and Forsterite Optical Properties


Forsterite and Bikolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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colorless.   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.490-1.520   
1.635-1.671   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.033-0.042   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Bikolite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Forsterite 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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