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Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Brucite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.56-1.60
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.010-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Chondrodite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Chondrodite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Brucite 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, Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent while Chondrodite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.