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Bikolite

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Bikolite and Mimetite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

-0.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Translucent

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5202.106-2.263
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.019
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Translucent

Bikolite and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Mimetite 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 while Bikolite is in appearance.