Staurolite and Bixbite Optical Properties

Staurolite

Bixbite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Resinous

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1.2 Pleochroism

X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.736-1.762Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.009-0.015Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

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Staurolite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

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Staurolite and Bixbite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Staurolite and Bixbite 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, Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references while Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references in appearance.