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Chiastolite
Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Sanidine Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
Translucent
1.627-1.645
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0.007-0.013
Translucent
 
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-
0.01
Transparent
1.518-1.536
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0.005-0.008
Transparent

Chiastolite and Sanidine Optic Character

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

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