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Chlorapatite

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Chlorapatite and Dallasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.665-1.6671.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.008-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Chlorapatite and Dallasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Dallasite 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.