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Bixbite and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Bixbite Optical Properties


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Bixbite and Pyrargyrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Pyrargyrite 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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