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Titanite
Titanite

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Chlorastrolite



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Titanite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Subadamantine, Resinous
Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: X = nearly colorless; Y = yellow to green; Z = red to yellow-orange
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.885-1.9901.7
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.105-0.1350.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Gems

Titanite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Titanite and Chlorastrolite 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 Not Available while Titanite is Not Available in appearance.