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Elbaite
Elbaite

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Elbaite and Chromite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Pale green
none.

Dispersion

0.020.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.614-1.6662.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.014-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Elbaite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Elbaite and Chromite Transparency

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