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Biotite and Ekanite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.593-1.596
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Tetragonal Trapezohedral H-M Symbol (4 2 2) Space Group: I 422

Birefringence

0.03-0.070.001
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Biotite and Ekanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Ekanite 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 while Biotite is in appearance.