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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Chatoyant
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gems
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.71.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0100.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Translucent

Chlorastrolite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chlorastrolite and Turquoise 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.