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Periclase and Chondrodite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
X golden yellow to orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.735-1.7381.589-1.670
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.027-0.032
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Periclase and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Periclase and Chondrodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Periclase and Chondrodite 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, Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.