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Chiastolite
Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.627-1.645-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

-
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Birefringence

0.007-0.013-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Chiastolite and Dendrite crystal Optic Character

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

Chiastolite and Dendrite crystal Transparency

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