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Elbaite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Chlorapatite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.665-1.667   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Elbaite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

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Elbaite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Elbaite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.

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