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Sarcopside and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Chlorapatite and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy  
-  

Pleochroism
-  
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.03  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.670-1.734  
1.665-1.667  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Sarcopside and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Sarcopside 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, Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al while Sarcopside is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.

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