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Bikolite

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Bikolite and Zircon Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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1.490-1.520
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-9999
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Adamantine
Weak
0.04
Transparent
1.810-2.024
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tetragonal
0.047-0.055
Transparent

Bikolite and Zircon Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bikolite and Zircon 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.