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Clinozoisite
Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.670-1.7341.758-1.780
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.006-0.0110.007-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Clinozoisite and Star Sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clinozoisite and Star Sapphire 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.