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Brookite and Faustite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
Very weak
0.20
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2.583-2.741
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Orthorhombic
0.117
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Waxy
-
0.01
Translucent
1.612
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Triclinic Pinacoidal H-M Symbol ( 1) Space Group: P1
-9999
Translucent

Brookite and Faustite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brookite and Faustite 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 while Brookite is in appearance.