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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Idocrase



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Chrysocolla and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
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0.02
Opaque
1.460-1.570
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monoclinic
0.023-0.050
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0.02
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1.67-1.76
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tetragonal
-9999
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Chrysocolla and Idocrase Optic Character

Chrysocolla and Idocrase optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Chrysocolla Vs Idocrase 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 Idocrase 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.

Chrysocolla and Idocrase Transparency

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