Home
Gemstones


Bixbite and Spodumene Optical Properties


Spodumene and Bixbite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong in kunzite: α-purple   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.018   

Clarity
Not Available   
Gems   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Bixbite and Spodumene Optic Character

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

Compare Gems for Taurus

Bixbite and Spodumene Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Spodumene 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.

Taurus Gems

Taurus Gems

» More Taurus Gems

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus