Optical Properties of Clinohedrite

Clinohedrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Aa

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Clinohedrite Luster

Optical Properties of Clinohedrite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Clinohedrite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Clinohedrite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Clinohedrite which is commonly found in White, Colorless, White, Red color, is Transparent in nature. It possess Pearly luster.

White Gemstones

Clinohedrite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Clinohedrite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Clinohedrite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Clinohedrite refractive index is 1. So if you are searching for prominent White Gemstones, Clinohedrite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.

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