×

Clinozoisite
Clinozoisite

Gedrite
Gedrite



ADD
Compare
X
Clinozoisite
X
Gedrite

Clinozoisite and Gedrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Fibrous, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Weak to moderate
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.625-1.718
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.011Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Clinozoisite and Gedrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clinozoisite and Gedrite 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.