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Chrysotile
Chrysotile

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Chrysotile and Bornite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Silky
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0.02
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1.530-1.575
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Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
0.001
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Weak
-
-
-9999
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Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Chrysotile and Bornite Optic Character

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

Chrysotile and Bornite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysotile and Bornite 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, Chrysotile is while Chrysotile is in appearance.