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Prase
Prase

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Prase and Bornite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.01-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.544-1.553-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Prase and Bornite Optic Character

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

Prase and Bornite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Prase 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, Prase is Transparent and Translucent while Prase is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.