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Boleite and Binghamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
0.07NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.051.530-1.543
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.003-0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Boleite and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Boleite and Binghamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Binghamite 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, Boleite is Transparent while Boleite is Transparent in appearance.