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Clinozoisite
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Optical Properties of Clinozoisite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas

1.3 Dispersion

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.670-1.734
Agate Opal
1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.006-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Clinozoisite Luster

Optical Properties of Clinozoisite 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. Clinozoisite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Clinozoisite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Clinozoisite which is commonly found in Colorless, Greenish, Colorless, Green, gray, Yellow color, is Transparent in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

Clinozoisite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite.

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 Clinozoisite refractive index is 1.670-1.734. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.006-0.011. So if you are searching for prominent Green Gemstones, Clinozoisite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.