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Catapleiite
Catapleiite

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Catapleiite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.590-1.6291.665-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: B2/b (pseudo-HEX)
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Birefringence

0.039-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Catapleiite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Catapleiite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Catapleiite 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, Catapleiite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Catapleiite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.