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Chambersite and dendritic agate Optical Properties


dendritic agate and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
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Birefringence
0.012   
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Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Chambersite and dendritic agate Optic Character

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

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Chambersite and dendritic agate Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and dendritic agate 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.

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