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Tremolite

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Tremolite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Silky
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0.02
Transparent
1.599-1.637
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monoclinic
0.023-0.028
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Waxy
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0.01
Translucent, Opaque, Translucent to nearly opaque
1.530-1.543
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Trigonal
0.004
Translucent

Tremolite and Chrysoprase Optic Character

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

Tremolite and Chrysoprase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Tremolite and Chrysoprase 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, Tremolite is while Tremolite is in appearance.