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Biotite

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Biotite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.565-1.625-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.03-0.07-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Biotite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Mohawkite 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.