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Amethyst and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Amethyst Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
None  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Transparent to translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.009  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Amethyst and Morion Optic Character

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

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Amethyst and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Amethyst 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, Amethyst is Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Amethyst is Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.

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