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Esperite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties


Chrysocolla and Esperite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
OpaqueAnthony et al, Opaque, Transparent   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.760-1.774   
1.460-1.570   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.012   
0.023-0.050   

Clarity
OpaqueAnthony et al   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

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Esperite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Esperite and Chrysocolla 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, Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent while Esperite is Opaque, OpaqueAnthony et al and Transparent in appearance.

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