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Chiastolite
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Chiastolite and Trapiche emerald Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

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

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

0.007-0.013-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Chiastolite and Trapiche emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Trapiche emerald 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.