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Brucite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Visible in colored crystals

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
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Refractive Index

1.56-1.601.4903
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.010-0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
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Brucite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Brucite and Sylvite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Brucite and Sylvite 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 O’Donoghue while Brucite is TransparentMichael O’Donoghue in appearance.