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Pectolite and Chiastolite Optical Properties


Chiastolite and Pectolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Silky   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.627-1.645   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.028-0.038   
0.007-0.013   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Pectolite and Chiastolite Optic Character

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

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Pectolite and Chiastolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Pectolite and Chiastolite 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, Pectolite is Transparent while Pectolite is Transparent in appearance.

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