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Chiastolite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.645
1.665-1.667
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.013
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1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Chiastolite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Chiastolite and Chlorapatite Transparency

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