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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Turquoise Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent, Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.460-1.5701.610-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.023-0.0500.040
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Translucent

Chrysocolla and Turquoise Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chrysocolla and Turquoise 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.