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Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite

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Phosphosiderite



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Chlorapatite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Pale rose-red carmine-red colorlessAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.665-1.6671.692-1.739
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.240
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Chlorapatite and Phosphosiderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Phosphosiderite 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.