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Biotite
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Orbicular jasper
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Biotite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.01
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

-
-

Biotite and Orbicular jasper Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Orbicular jasper 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.