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Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.653-1.6931.7
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.038-0.0440.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Chlorastrolite 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, Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Ludlamite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.