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Shortite and Barite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
colorless.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.569Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.039Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Shortite and Barite Optic Character

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

Shortite and Barite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shortite and Barite 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, Shortite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Shortite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.