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Chambersite and Biotite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
2.5 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Not Available
2.6 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7451.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.10 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.11 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
2.12 Birefringence
0.0120.03-0.07
Achroite
0 0.296
3.4 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Not Available

Chambersite and Biotite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Biotite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Chambersite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.