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Bixbite and Neptunite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
x=yellow-orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.692-1.734
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.0294-0.0452
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Bixbite and Neptunite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Neptunite 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.