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Clinochlore
Clinochlore

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Clinochlore and Boleite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly, Greasy
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
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Dispersion

0.020.07
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.571-1.5972.05
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
Isometric

Birefringence

-99990.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Clinochlore and Boleite Optic Character

Clinochlore and Boleite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Clinochlore and Boleite 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 Clinochlore and Boleite 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Clinochlore and Boleite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinochlore and Boleite 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, Clinochlore is Transparent while Clinochlore is Transparent in appearance.