Radiolarite and Clintonite Optical Properties

Radiolarite

Clintonite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

X = colorless

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.643-1.648

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.012-0.015

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Radiolarite and Clintonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Radiolarite and Clintonite 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.