Charoite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
Not Available
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
Transparency
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Refractive Index
1.545-1.560
1.544-1.553
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Triclinic
Not Available
Birefringence
0.009
0.009
Clarity
Translucent
TransparentWalter Schumann
Charoite and Rock Crystal Optic Character
Charoite and Rock Crystal optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Charoite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal Transparency
Similar to their colors, Charoite and Rock Crystal 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.