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Chromite and Malachite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine, Vitreous, Silky, Fibrous
1.2 Pleochroism
none.
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
2.08-2.16
1.655-1.909
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.254
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Chromite and Malachite Optic Character

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

Chromite and Malachite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Malachite 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, Chromite is Not Available while Chromite is Not Available in appearance.