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Aragonite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Aragonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
StrongArthur Thomas  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.17  
12
0.01  
99+

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.525-1.686  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
-  

Birefringence
0.155  
0.009  

Clarity
Transparent  
Transparent  

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Aragonite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Aragonite 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, Aragonite is Transparent and Translucent while Aragonite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.

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