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Biotite and Starlite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.565-1.625
1.790-2.015
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
0.03-0.07
0.005-0.055
1.9 Clarity
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Transparent

Biotite and Starlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Biotite and Starlite 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.