Boleite and Omphacite Optical Properties

Boleite

Omphacite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green

1.3 Dispersion

0.07NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

2.051.662-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.010Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Boleite and Omphacite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Boleite and Omphacite 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.