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Titanite Sphene
Titanite Sphene

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Titanite Sphene and Brucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Green stones strong trichroism: typically colorless greenish yellow brownish to yellow;
0.05
Transparent, Translucent
1.843-2.110
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0.100-0.192
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.03
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue
1.56-1.60
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Trigonal
0.010-0.020
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Titanite Sphene and Brucite Optic Character

Titanite Sphene and Brucite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Titanite Sphene Vs Brucite 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 Titanite Sphene and Brucite 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.

Titanite Sphene and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite Sphene and Brucite 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, Titanite Sphene is while Titanite Sphene is in appearance.