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Gaspeite and Boleite Optical Properties


Boleite and Gaspeite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.07   
6

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.830   
2.05   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.220   
0.010   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Gaspeite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gaspeite and Boleite 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, Gaspeite is Not Available while Gaspeite is Not Available in appearance.

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