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Dolomite

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Dolomite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.498-1.6811.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.179-0.1810.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Dolomite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Dolomite and Xonotlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dolomite and Xonotlite 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, Dolomite is Transparent and Translucent while Dolomite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.