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Chlorapatite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.665-1.667
1.575-1.585
1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Chlorapatite and Cacoxenite Optic Character

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

Chlorapatite and Cacoxenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Cacoxenite 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.