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Simpsonite and Clinochlore Optical Properties


Clinochlore and Simpsonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Adamantine   
Pearly, Greasy   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.994-2.040   
1.571-1.597   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m   

Birefringence
0.046   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

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Simpsonite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Simpsonite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Simpsonite and Clinochlore 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 Simpsonite and Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

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Simpsonite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Simpsonite and Clinochlore 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, Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Simpsonite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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