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Californite and Boleite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Weak; present colour lighter and darker
0.01
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.700-1.725
-
-
0.001-0.012
TranslucentWalter Schumann
 
Vitreous, Pearly
-
0.07
Transparent
2.05
-
Isometric
0.010
Transparent

Californite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Californite and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Californite and Boleite 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, Californite is while Californite is in appearance.