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Helenite and Chabazite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.040.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.478-1.490
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.005-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Helenite and Chabazite Optic Character

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

Helenite and Chabazite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Helenite and Chabazite 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, Helenite is while Helenite is in appearance.