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Bronzite
Bronzite

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Bronzite and Nickeline Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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Strong (reflected light)

Dispersion

0.020.04
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
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.014-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Bronzite and Nickeline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bronzite and Nickeline 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.