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Chlorapatite and Wavellite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.665-1.667
1.518-1.561
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.025
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Chlorapatite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorapatite and Wavellite 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.