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Verdelite and Boleite Optical Properties


Boleite and Verdelite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous, Pearly  

Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.07  
18

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666  
2.05  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Isometric  

Birefringence
0.014-0.040  
0.010  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Verdelite and Boleite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Verdelite and Boleite 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, Verdelite is Transparent and Translucent while Verdelite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.

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