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Boleite and Edenite Optical Properties


Edenite and Boleite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Distinct   

Dispersion
0.07   
6
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
2.05   
1.606-1.649   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.010   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Boleite and Edenite Optic Character

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

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Boleite and Edenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Edenite 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.

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