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Clintonite and Lehsunia Optical Properties


Lehsunia and Clintonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
X = colorless   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.643-1.648   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
monoclinic   
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Birefringence
0.012-0.015   
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Clarity
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Clintonite and Lehsunia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clintonite and Lehsunia 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.

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