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Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Axinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
None0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.656-1.704
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Biaxial/+
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.009-0.012
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Chrysocolla and Axinite Optic Character

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

Chrysocolla and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Axinite 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, Chrysocolla is Opaque while Chrysocolla is Opaque in appearance.