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Chrysotile

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Chlorastrolite



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Chrysotile and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.5751.7
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.0010.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gems

Chrysotile and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chrysotile and Chlorastrolite 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 Not Available while Chrysotile is Not Available in appearance.