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Elbaite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale green
StrongArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.670-1.734
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.0320.006-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Elbaite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Clinozoisite 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.