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Bornite and Aragonite Optical Properties


Aragonite and Bornite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
StrongArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.525-1.686   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.155   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Bornite and Aragonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Aragonite 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 Not Available while Bornite is Not Available in appearance.

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