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Aragonite
Aragonite

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Aragonite and Moroxite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
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Pleochroism

StrongArthur Thomas
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Dispersion

0.170.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.525-1.6861.628-1.651
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.1550.002-0.008
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Aragonite and Moroxite Optic Character

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

Aragonite and Moroxite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Aragonite and Moroxite 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.