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Elaeolite
Elaeolite

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Elaeolite and Chromite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Greasy
-

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-99992.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Elaeolite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Elaeolite and Chromite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elaeolite and Chromite 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, Elaeolite is while Elaeolite is in appearance.