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Titanite
Titanite

Chlorapatite
Chlorapatite



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Titanite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Subadamantine, Resinous
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
0.05
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1.885-1.990
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monoclinic
0.105-0.135
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
0.03
Transparent
1.665-1.667
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-9999
Transparent

Titanite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Titanite and Chlorapatite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Titanite and Chlorapatite 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, Titanite is while Titanite is in appearance.