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Chrysocolla and Staurolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.570
1.736-1.762
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.050
0.009-0.015
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Staurolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Staurolite 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.