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Fayalite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Faint
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.827-1.879
1.634-1.648
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.042-0.051
0.010-0.018
1.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
Transparent

Fayalite and Baryte Barite Optic Character

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

Fayalite and Baryte Barite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Fayalite and Baryte Barite 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, Fayalite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Fayalite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.

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