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Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.830
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0110.220
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Optic Character

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

Clinozoisite and Gaspeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinozoisite and Gaspeite 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, Clinozoisite is Transparent while Clinozoisite is Transparent in appearance.