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Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite

Hawks Eye
Hawks Eye



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Chlorapatite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
0.03
Transparent
1.665-1.667
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-9999
Transparent
 
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0.05
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-9999
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Trigonal
-9999
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Chlorapatite and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Hawks Eye 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 while Chlorapatite is in appearance.