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Clinochlore and Turquoise Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Greasy
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE
0.02
Transparent
1.571-1.597
Biaxial/+
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m
-9999
Transparent
 
Waxy
Weak
0.03
Translucent, Opaque
1.610-1.650
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Triclinic
0.040
Translucent

Clinochlore and Turquoise Optic Character

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

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