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Azure malachite
Azure malachite

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Azure malachite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.665-1.667
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Azure malachite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Azure malachite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Azure malachite and Chlorapatite 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, Azure malachite is Not Available while Azure malachite is Not Available in appearance.