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Boleite and Ettringite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.07
Transparent
2.05
-
Isometric
0.010
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.04
Transparent, Translucent
1.470-1.491
-
Trigonal
0.021
Transparent

Boleite and Ettringite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Ettringite 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.