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Star diopside and Chambersite Optical Properties


Chambersite and Star diopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
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1.735-1.745   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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0.012   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Star diopside and Chambersite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Star diopside and Chambersite 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, Star diopside is Not Available while Star diopside is Not Available in appearance.

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