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Chromite and Bayldonite Optical Properties


Bayldonite and Chromite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Resinous   

Pleochroism
none.   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
2.08-2.16   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Chromite and Bayldonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Bayldonite 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, Chromite is Not Available while Chromite is Not Available in appearance.

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