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Charoite
Charoite

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Charoite and Brucite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Chatoyant
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Refractive Index

1.545-1.5601.56-1.60
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Triclinic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0090.010-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Charoite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Charoite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Charoite and Brucite 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, Charoite is Translucent while Charoite is Translucent in appearance.