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Boleite and Chabazite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.070.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.051.478-1.490
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0100.005-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Boleite and Chabazite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Chabazite 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.