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Chabazite
Chabazite

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Chabazite and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.478-1.4901.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.005-0.0080.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Chabazite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Chabazite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chabazite and Andalusite 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, Chabazite is Transparent while Chabazite is Transparent in appearance.