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Chondrodite
Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

X golden yellow to orange
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.589-1.6701.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.027-0.0320.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Chondrodite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Wavellite 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.