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Soapstone and Brookite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.583-2.741
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.117
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Soapstone and Brookite Optic Character

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

Soapstone and Brookite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Soapstone and Brookite 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, Soapstone is Not Available while Soapstone is Not Available in appearance.