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Actinolite
Actinolite

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Actinolite and Morion Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

moderate
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.613-1.6281.544-1.553
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.0250-0.02700.009
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Actinolite and Morion Optic Character

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

Actinolite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Actinolite and Morion 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, Actinolite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda while Actinolite is TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda in appearance.