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Chlorite group

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Chlorite group and Nephrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.57-1.671.600-1.627
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.027
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Chlorite group and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Chlorite group and Nephrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chlorite group and Nephrite 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, Chlorite group is Not Available while Chlorite group is Not Available in appearance.