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Bixbite and Morganite Optical Properties


Morganite and Bixbite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.573-1.600   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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0.005-0.009   

Clarity
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Transparent to translucent   

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Bixbite and Morganite Optic Character

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

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Bixbite and Morganite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Morganite 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.

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