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Bornite and Gedrite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Weak to moderate

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.625-1.718
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Bornite and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Gedrite 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.