×

Chiastolite
Chiastolite

Bustamite
Bustamite



ADD
Compare
X
Chiastolite
X
Bustamite

Chiastolite and Bustamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6451.662-1.707
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0130.013-0.015
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Chiastolite and Bustamite Optic Character

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

Chiastolite and Bustamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Bustamite 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, Chiastolite is Translucent while Chiastolite is Translucent in appearance.