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Chambersite and Edenite Optical Properties


Edenite and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
Distinct  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745  
1.606-1.649  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.012  
-9999  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
-  

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Chambersite and Edenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Edenite 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.

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