Dinosaur Bone and Brucite Optical Properties
Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly
Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Refractive Index
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1.56-1.60
Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
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0.010-0.020
Clarity
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TransparentMichael OâDonoghue
Dinosaur Bone and Brucite Optic Character
Dinosaur Bone and Brucite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dinosaur Bone and Brucite 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 Dinosaur Bone and Brucite 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.
Dinosaur Bone and Brucite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Dinosaur Bone and Brucite 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, Dinosaur Bone is Not Available while Dinosaur Bone is Not Available in appearance.