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Boracite and Gibbsite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
None
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.658-1.673
Not Available
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.011
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Boracite and Gibbsite Optic Character

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

Boracite and Gibbsite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Boracite and Gibbsite 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, Boracite is Transparent while Boracite is Transparent in appearance.