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Bornite and Albite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Weak
-
-
-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
colorless.
1.00
Transparent, Translucent
1.525-1.542
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Triclinic
0.008-0.011
Transparent

Bornite and Albite Optic Character

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

Bornite and Albite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Albite 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, Bornite is while Bornite is in appearance.