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Boleite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
0.07NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.05Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
0.010Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Boleite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Cobaltite 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.