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Bronzite and Phenakite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.6681.650-1.695
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0140.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Bronzite and Phenakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bronzite and Phenakite 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.