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Cat s Eye
Cat s Eye

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



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Cat s Eye and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Translucent
1.744-1.755
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Translucent
 
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
0.03
Transparent
1.665-1.667
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-
-9999
Transparent

Cat s Eye and Chlorapatite Optic Character

Cat s Eye and Chlorapatite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Cat s Eye Vs Chlorapatite 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 Cat s Eye 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.

Cat s Eye and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cat s Eye 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, Cat s Eye is while Cat s Eye is in appearance.