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Clinothulite and Povondraite Optical Properties


Povondraite and Clinothulite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Resinous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: yellow-brown   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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Translucent   

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Clinothulite and Povondraite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clinothulite and Povondraite 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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