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Cuprite and Chiastolite Optical Properties


Chiastolite and Cuprite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
visible   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
2.849   
1.627-1.645   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
cubic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.007-0.013   

Clarity
TranslucentWalter Schumann   
Translucent   

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Cuprite and Chiastolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cuprite and Chiastolite 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, Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.

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