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Bixbite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties


Narsarsukite and Bixbite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Weak; O = colorless to yellow; E = colorless to honey-yellow   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.610-1.647   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
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0.021   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Bixbite and Narsarsukite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Narsarsukite 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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