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Ettringite
Ettringite

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Ettringite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.470-1.4911.460-1.570
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0210.023-0.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Ettringite and Chrysocolla Optic Character

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

Ettringite and Chrysocolla Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ettringite 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, Ettringite is Transparent and Translucent while Ettringite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.