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Serpentine
Serpentine

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Serpentine and Bronzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy, Silky
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.560-1.5711.668
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.008-0.0140.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Serpentine and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Serpentine and Bronzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Serpentine and Bronzite 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, Serpentine is Translucent while Serpentine is Translucent in appearance.