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Chambersite and Bort Optical Properties


Bort and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
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Refractive Index
1.735-1.745   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.012   
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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Chambersite and Bort Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Bort 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, Chambersite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Chambersite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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