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Biotite and Schorlomite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.94-1.98
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.03-0.07-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Biotite and Schorlomite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Schorlomite 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.