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Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite

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Chlorapatite and Triplite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
DistinctArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.665-1.6671.643-1.703
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Chlorapatite and Triplite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Triplite 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.