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Chlorapatite and Morganite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.665-1.667
1.573-1.600
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.005-0.009
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent to translucent

Chlorapatite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Morganite 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.