Charoite and Prase Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Chatoyant
-
Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
Refractive Index
1.545-1.560
1.544-1.553
Crystal System
Triclinic
-
Birefringence
0.009
0.009
Clarity
Translucent
Transparent
Charoite and Prase Optic Character
Charoite and Prase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Charoite and Prase 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 Prase 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 Prase Transparency
Similar to their colors, Charoite and Prase 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.