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Biotite

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Biotite and Seraphinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.565-1.6251.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.03-0.07-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Biotite and Seraphinite Optic Character

Biotite and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Biotite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Biotite and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Seraphinite 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.