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Chrysotile and Gedrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Silky
Fibrous, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Weak to moderate
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.575
1.625-1.718
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
1.8 Birefringence
0.001
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Chrysotile and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Chrysotile and Gedrite 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.