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Chlorapatite and Binghamite Optical Properties


Binghamite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.665-1.667   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.003-0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Chlorapatite and Binghamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Binghamite 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, Chlorapatite is Transparent while Chlorapatite is Transparent in appearance.

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