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Mottramite and Charoite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
NilArthur Thomas
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
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.170
1.545-1.560
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.150
0.009
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Translucent

Mottramite and Charoite Optic Character

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

Mottramite and Charoite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mottramite and Charoite 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, Mottramite is Not Available while Mottramite is Not Available in appearance.