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Strontianite
Strontianite

Chondrodite
Chondrodite



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Strontianite and Chondrodite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
-
0.04
Transparent
1.517-1.667
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
X golden yellow to orange
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.589-1.670
-
monoclinic
0.027-0.032
Transparent

Strontianite and Chondrodite Optic Character

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

Strontianite and Chondrodite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Chondrodite 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, Strontianite is while Strontianite is in appearance.