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Ludlamite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties


Chrysoprase and Ludlamite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous, Vitreous, Waxy   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Translucent, Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque   

Refractive Index
1.653-1.693   
1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.038-0.044   
0.004   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Translucent   

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Ludlamite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Ludlamite and Chrysoprase 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.

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