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Clintonite and Idocrase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.648
1.67-1.76
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.015
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1.9 Clarity
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Color grading system

Clintonite and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Clintonite and Idocrase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clintonite and Idocrase 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, Clintonite is Not Available while Clintonite is Not Available in appearance.