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Lawsonite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.672-1.676
1.665-1.667
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.021
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Lawsonite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Lawsonite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lawsonite and Chlorapatite 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, Lawsonite is Not Available while Lawsonite is Not Available in appearance.