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Chiastolite
Chiastolite

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Chrysoprase



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Chiastolite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Waxy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6451.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.007-0.0130.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Translucent

Chiastolite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Chrysoprase 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.