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Bixbite and Marcasite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
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1.8 Birefringence
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Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Bixbite and Marcasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Marcasite 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.