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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chalcedony



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Chlorastrolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Chatoyant
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent, Translucent to opaque

Refractive Index

1.71.530-1.543
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0100.003-0.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Chlorastrolite and Chalcedony Optic Character

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

Chlorastrolite and Chalcedony Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chlorastrolite and Chalcedony 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, Chlorastrolite is while Chlorastrolite is in appearance.