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Jacobsite and Chabazite Optical Properties


Chabazite and Jacobsite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.478-1.490   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.005-0.008   

Clarity
Translucent   
Transparent   

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Jacobsite and Chabazite Optic Character

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

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Jacobsite and Chabazite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jacobsite 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, Jacobsite is Translucent while Jacobsite is Translucent in appearance.

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