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Caledonite and Moldavite Optical Properties


Moldavite and Caledonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Absent   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.818-1.909   
1.48-1.54   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
0.091   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Caledonite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Moldavite 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.

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