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Bornite
Bornite

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Bornite and Shattuckite Optical Properties

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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Silky
X = very pale blue; Y = pale blue; Z = deep blue
0.02
Translucent
1.752-1.815
-
Orthorhombic
0.063
Translucent

Bornite and Shattuckite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bornite and Shattuckite 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.