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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Torbanite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

none.
-

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

2.08-2.16-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Chromite and Torbanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Torbanite 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.