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Bronzite
Bronzite

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Glaucophane



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Bronzite and Glaucophane Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

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Strong

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.6681.606-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Bronzite and Glaucophane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bronzite and Glaucophane 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.