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Chambersite and Epidote Optical Properties


Epidote and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous, Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
Strong  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745  
1.729-1.768  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.012  
0.019-0.046  

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

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Chambersite and Epidote Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Epidote 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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