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Chromite
Chromite

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Turquoise



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Chromite and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Waxy

Pleochroism

none.
Weak

Dispersion

0.040.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent, Opaque

Refractive Index

2.08-2.161.610-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.040
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Chromite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Turquoise 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.