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Chondrodite

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Chondrodite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous, Silky
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
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.589-1.6701.581-1.593
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.027-0.0320.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gems

Chondrodite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chondrodite and Xonotlite 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.