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Clintonite

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Clintonite and Magnesite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Pearly
X = colorless
0.02
-
1.643-1.648
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monoclinic
0.012-0.015
-
 
Vitreous
-
0.03
Translucent
1.509-1.720
-
Trigonal
0.191
Translucent

Clintonite and Magnesite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Clintonite and Magnesite 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 while Clintonite is in appearance.