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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

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Stolzite



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Chondrodite and Stolzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange
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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.589-1.6702.180-2.190
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
tetragonal

Birefringence

0.027-0.0320.090
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Chondrodite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

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