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Chlorapatite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
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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
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Chlorapatite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Cobaltite 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.