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Ludlamite
Ludlamite

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Ludlamite and Bornite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.02-
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.653-1.693-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.038-0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Ludlamite and Bornite Optic Character

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

Ludlamite and Bornite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Bornite 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, Ludlamite is while Ludlamite is in appearance.