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Chiastolite and Scorodite Optical Properties


Scorodite and Chiastolite Optical Properties


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Chiastolite and Scorodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Scorodite 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.

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