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Chambersite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Chambersite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.735-1.745   
1.500-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.012   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Chambersite and Lapis lazuli Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chambersite and Lapis lazuli 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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