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Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Radiolarite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.530-1.543   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.003-0.009   

Clarity
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Translucent   

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Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optic Character

Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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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Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony Transparency

Similar to their colors, Radiolarite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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, Radiolarite is Not Available while Radiolarite is Not Available in appearance.

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