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Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite

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Chlorapatite and Powellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Greasy, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.665-1.6671.974-1.984
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Chlorapatite and Powellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Powellite 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.