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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



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Mohawkite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.665-1.667
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Mohawkite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Mohawkite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite 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, Mohawkite is while Mohawkite is in appearance.