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Chrome Tremolite
Chrome Tremolite

Bixbite
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Chrome Tremolite and Bixbite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.599-1.637-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.023-0.028-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Chrome Tremolite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Chrome Tremolite and Bixbite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrome Tremolite and Bixbite 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, Chrome Tremolite is Transparent while Chrome Tremolite is Transparent in appearance.