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Calcite
Calcite

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Calcite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.150.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.486-1.658-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.154-0.174-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Calcite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Calcite and Mohawkite Transparency

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