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Hollandite
Hollandite

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Hollandite and Bort Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak.
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not AvailableNot Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
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Hollandite and Bort Optic Character

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

Hollandite and Bort Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hollandite and Bort 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, Hollandite is Not Available while Hollandite is Not Available in appearance.