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Glaucophane

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Glaucophane and Antigorite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
pale greenish yellow.
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.606-1.6371.530-1.575
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Glaucophane and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Glaucophane and Antigorite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Glaucophane and Antigorite 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, Glaucophane is Not Available while Glaucophane is Not Available in appearance.