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Biotite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.625
1.460-1.570
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.07
0.023-0.050
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Biotite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Biotite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Chrysocolla 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, Biotite is Not Available while Biotite is Not Available in appearance.