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Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite Optical Properties


Alexandrite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Transparent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.739-1.770   

Optic Character
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Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.007-0.010   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite Optic Character

Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite 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 Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite 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. Alexandrite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysanthemum Stone and Alexandrite 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, Chrysanthemum Stone is Not Available while Chrysanthemum Stone is Not Available in appearance.

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