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Chambersite
Chambersite

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Chambersite and Elbaite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
Pale green

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7451.614-1.666
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0120.014-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Chambersite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Elbaite 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.