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Brucite and Rinkite Ce Optical Properties


Rinkite Ce and Brucite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Refractive Index
1.56-1.60   
1.653-1.662   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
0.010-0.020   
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Clarity
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue   
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Brucite and Rinkite Ce Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Rinkite Ce 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.

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