Charlesite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Charlesite

Chlorapatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Nearly colorless to pale golden yellow

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.4921.665-1.667

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Transparent

Charlesite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Charlesite and Chlorapatite 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, Charlesite is Not Available while Charlesite is Not Available in appearance.