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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Stolzite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

none.
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Dispersion

0.040.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.08-2.162.180-2.190
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Isometric
tetragonal

Birefringence

-99990.090
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Chromite and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Chromite and Stolzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chromite 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, Chromite is while Chromite is in appearance.