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Biotite and Hureaulite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
Strong
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1.565-1.625
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monoclinic
0.03-0.07
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Vitreous, Greasy
Colorless yellow to pale rose reddish yellow to reddish brown.Anthony et al
0.02
Transparent
1.647-1.667
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
0.012
Transparent

Biotite and Hureaulite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Hureaulite 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.