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Star Sapphire
Star Sapphire

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Star Sapphire and Chrysotile Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.758-1.780
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-
0.007-0.010
Transparent
 
Silky
-
0.02
-
1.530-1.575
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Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
0.001
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Star Sapphire and Chrysotile Optic Character

Star Sapphire and Chrysotile optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Star Sapphire Vs Chrysotile 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 Sapphire and Chrysotile 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.

Star Sapphire and Chrysotile Transparency

Similar to their colors, Star Sapphire and Chrysotile 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 Sapphire is while Star Sapphire is in appearance.