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Bixbite and Sard Optical Properties


Sard and Bixbite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.535-1.539   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.008-0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Translucent   

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Bixbite and Sard Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Sard 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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