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Siderite
Siderite

Chrysanthemum Stone
Chrysanthemum Stone



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Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.633-1.875-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.242-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone Optic Character

Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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 Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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.

Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Siderite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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, Siderite is Transparent and Translucent while Siderite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.