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Antigorite
Antigorite

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Antigorite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

pale greenish yellow
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Antigorite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Antigorite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Chrysocolla 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, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.