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Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Pietersite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.627-1.6451.54-1.56
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.013Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Chiastolite and Pietersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Pietersite 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.