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Epidote and Chambersite Optical Properties


Chambersite and Epidote Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Strong  
-  

Dispersion
0.03  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.729-1.768  
1.735-1.745  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
Orthorhombic  

Birefringence
0.019-0.046  
0.012  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Epidote and Chambersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Epidote and Chambersite 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, Epidote is while Epidote is in appearance.

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