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Caledonite
Caledonite

Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite



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Caledonite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Chatoyant

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.7
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.0910.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Caledonite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Chlorastrolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Chlorastrolite 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.