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Gaspeite and Bronzite Optical Properties


Bronzite and Gaspeite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.830   
1.668   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.220   
0.014   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Gaspeite and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gaspeite and Bronzite 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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