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Chlorapatite and Scorzalite Optical Properties


Scorzalite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
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Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al   
Colorless blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.665-1.667   
1.639-1.680   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
Not Available   
0.041   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Chlorapatite and Scorzalite Optic Character

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

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Chlorapatite and Scorzalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Scorzalite 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.

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