Home
Gemstones


Bixbite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties


Titanite Sphene and Bixbite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.05   
9

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.843-2.110   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.100-0.192   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Bixbite and Titanite Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bixbite and Titanite Sphene 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