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Geodes and Charoite Optical Properties


Charoite and Geodes Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant   

Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.545-1.560   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Triclinic   

Birefringence
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0.009   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Geodes and Charoite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Geodes and Charoite 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, Geodes is Not Available while Geodes is Not Available in appearance.

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