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Bornite
Bornite

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Bornite and Nacre Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

-0.19
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Bornite and Nacre Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Nacre 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.