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Chondrodite and Periclase Optical Properties


Periclase and Chondrodite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Refractive Index
1.589-1.670   
1.735-1.738   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.027-0.032   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentWalter Schumann   

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Chondrodite and Periclase Optic Character

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

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Chondrodite and Periclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Periclase 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.

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