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Adamite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.530-1.543   
1.708-1.722   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.004   
0.031-0.050   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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