Optical Properties of Binghamite

Binghamite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.530-1.543

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

0.003-0.009

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Binghamite Luster

Optical Properties of Binghamite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Binghamite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Binghamite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Binghamite is Translucent in nature. It possess Waxy luster.

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Binghamite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Binghamite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Binghamite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Binghamite refractive index is 1.530-1.543. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.003-0.009. So if you are searching for prominent Gems Found in USA, Binghamite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.