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Chromite

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Chromite and Verdite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
none.
Extreme
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.08-2.161.580
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Chromite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chromite and Verdite 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.