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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite and Charoite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Chatoyant
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71.545-1.560
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Chlorastrolite and Charoite Optic Character

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

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