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Chiastolite
Chiastolite

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Chiastolite and Wulfenite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.010.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.627-1.6452.280-2.405
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

0.007-0.0130.122
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Chiastolite and Wulfenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chiastolite and Wulfenite 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.