Schorlomite and Antigorite Optical Properties

Schorlomite

Antigorite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

pale greenish yellow.

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.94-1.981.530-1.575

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

Schorlomite and Antigorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Schorlomite and Antigorite 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, Schorlomite is Translucent while Schorlomite is Translucent in appearance.