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Brucite and Axinite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.56-1.601.656-1.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.010-0.0200.009-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Brucite and Axinite Optic Character

Brucite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Brucite and Axinite 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 Brucite and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Brucite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Axinite 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, Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael O’Donoghue while Brucite is Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) and TransparentMichael O’Donoghue in appearance.