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Bustamite and Norbergite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.662-1.7071.563-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
-

Birefringence

0.013-0.015-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Bustamite and Norbergite Optic Character

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

Bustamite and Norbergite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Bustamite and Norbergite 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, Bustamite is Transparent and Translucent while Bustamite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.