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Elbaite and Chondrodite Optical Properties


Chondrodite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Pale green   
X golden yellow to orange   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.614-1.666   
1.589-1.670   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.032   
0.027-0.032   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Elbaite and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Chondrodite 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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