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Clinozoisite and Turquoise Optical Properties


Turquoise and Clinozoisite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Waxy   

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent, Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734   
1.610-1.650   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Triclinic   

Birefringence
0.006-0.011   
0.040   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Clinozoisite and Turquoise Optic Character

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

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Clinozoisite and Turquoise Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinozoisite and Turquoise 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.

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