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Clinohumite
Clinohumite

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Clinohumite and Datolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Colorless
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.623-1.7281.621-1.675
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0280.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Clinohumite and Datolite Optic Character

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

Clinohumite and Datolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinohumite and Datolite 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, Clinohumite is Transparent and Translucent while Clinohumite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.