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Chabazite
Chabazite

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Chabazite and Chalcedony Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.05
Transparent
1.478-1.490
-
Trigonal
0.005-0.008
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.01
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.530-1.543
-
Trigonal
0.003-0.009
Translucent

Chabazite and Chalcedony Optic Character

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

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