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Magnesite and Boleite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.7202.05
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.1910.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Magnesite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Magnesite and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnesite 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, Magnesite is Translucent while Magnesite is Translucent in appearance.