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Glaucophane and Boleite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6372.05
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Glaucophane and Boleite Optic Character

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

Glaucophane and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane 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, Glaucophane is Not Available while Glaucophane is Not Available in appearance.