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Clinothulite
Clinothulite

Rosasite
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Clinothulite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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Silky, Vitreous
Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue
0.03
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1.672-1.688
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monoclinic
0.139-0.143
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Clinothulite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Clinothulite and Rosasite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinothulite and Rosasite 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 while Clinothulite is in appearance.