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Clinothulite and Afghanite Optical Properties


Afghanite and Clinothulite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent, Gemstones (2009)   

Refractive Index
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1.523   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.006   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Clinothulite and Afghanite Optic Character

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

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Clinothulite and Afghanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinothulite and Afghanite 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, Clinothulite is Not Available while Clinothulite is Not Available in appearance.

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