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Diaspore and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.702-1.7501.665-1.667
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.048Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Diaspore and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Diaspore and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Chlorapatite 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, Diaspore is Transparent while Diaspore is Transparent in appearance.