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Bronzite
Bronzite

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Bronzite and Abalone Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.54
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.668-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Bronzite and Abalone Optic Character

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

Bronzite and Abalone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bronzite and Abalone 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, Bronzite is Transparent and Translucent while Bronzite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.