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Charoite
Charoite

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Chlorapatite



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Charoite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Chatoyant
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Pleochroism

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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.545-1.5601.665-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Triclinic
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Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Charoite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Charoite and Chlorapatite Transparency

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