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Bornite and Hiddenite Optical Properties


Hiddenite and Bornite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.014-0.016   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Bornite and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Hiddenite 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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