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Biotite and Selenite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.625Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.07Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Biotite and Selenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Selenite 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 Not Available while Biotite is Not Available in appearance.