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Chambersite

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Chambersite and Augelite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7451.570-1.591
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.0120.020-0.021
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Chambersite and Augelite Optic Character

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

Chambersite and Augelite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Augelite 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, Chambersite is while Chambersite is in appearance.