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Clinozoisite
Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Pollucite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
StrongArthur Thomas
0.02
Transparent
1.670-1.734
-
monoclinic
0.006-0.011
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.517-1.525
-
Isometric
-9999
Transparent

Clinozoisite and Pollucite Optic Character

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

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