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Clinohumite
Clinohumite

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Clinohumite and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Resinous
Colorless
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.623-1.728
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monoclinic
0.028
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Pearly
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0.02
-
1.653-1.693
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monoclinic
0.038-0.044
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Clinohumite and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clinohumite and Ludlamite 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 while Clinohumite is in appearance.