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Bixbite and Atacamite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.831
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.049
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Bixbite and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Bixbite and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Atacamite 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, Bixbite is Not Available while Bixbite is Not Available in appearance.