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Carnallite and Moss Agate Optical Properties


Moss Agate and Carnallite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Greasy   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.467   
1.530-1.540   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.0270   
0.004   

Clarity
Not Available   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Carnallite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Carnallite and Moss Agate 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, Carnallite is Not Available while Carnallite is Not Available in appearance.

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