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Leucophanite and Brucite Optical Properties


Brucite and Leucophanite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Refractive Index
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1.56-1.60   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.010-0.020   

Clarity
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TransparentMichael O’Donoghue   

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Leucophanite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Leucophanite and Brucite 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, Leucophanite is Not Available while Leucophanite is Not Available in appearance.

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