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Parisite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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-

Refractive Index

1.671-1.7711.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

0.099-0.1000.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Parisite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Parisite and Xonotlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Parisite and Xonotlite 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, Parisite is while Parisite is in appearance.