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Chrysanthemum Stone and Fayalite Optical Properties


Fayalite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Faint   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
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TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.827-1.879   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.042-0.051   

Clarity
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TransparentAnthony et al   

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Chrysanthemum Stone and Fayalite Optic Character

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

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Chrysanthemum Stone and Fayalite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysanthemum Stone and Fayalite 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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