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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Sphene Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

1.460-1.5701.84-2.11
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.023-0.050-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Chrysocolla and Sphene Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Sphene 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.