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Boleite and Elbaite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Pale green
1.3 Dispersion
0.070.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.051.614-1.666
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.014-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Boleite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Elbaite 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.