Chiastolite and Schultenite Optical Properties

Chiastolite

Schultenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.627-1.6451.890-1.976

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.007-0.013Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

TransparentAnthony et al

Chiastolite and Schultenite Optic Character

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

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Chiastolite and Schultenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Schultenite 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.