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Xonotlite and Elbaite Optical Properties


Elbaite and Xonotlite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Silky   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Pale green   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.581-1.593   
1.614-1.666   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.010   
0.014-0.032   

Clarity
Gems   
Transparent   

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Xonotlite and Elbaite Optic Character

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

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Xonotlite and Elbaite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Xonotlite and Elbaite 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, Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) while Xonotlite is Gems and Sixth Edition (2006) in appearance.

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