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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Chatoyant
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71.530-1.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.004
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Chlorastrolite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorastrolite and Moss Agate 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.