Brucite and Elaeolite Optical Properties

Brucite

Elaeolite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.56-1.60Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.020Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentMichael OâDonoghue

Not Available

Brucite and Elaeolite Optic Character

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

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Brucite and Elaeolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Elaeolite 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 TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) while Brucite is TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) in appearance.