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Brookite and Atacamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Very weak
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.583-2.7411.831
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.1170.049
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Brookite and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Brookite and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brookite and Atacamite 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, Brookite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Brookite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.