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Sanidine and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Chlorapatite and Sanidine Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue   
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.518-1.536   
1.665-1.667   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.005-0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Sanidine and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sanidine and Chlorapatite 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, Sanidine is Transparent while Sanidine is Transparent in appearance.

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