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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
X golden yellow to orange
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.534-1.601
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Chondrodite and Pyrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Pyrophyllite 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.