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Childrenite and Moroxite Optical Properties


Moroxite and Childrenite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
visible   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.639-1.672   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.027-0.042   
0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Childrenite and Moroxite Optic Character

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

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Childrenite and Moroxite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Childrenite 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, Childrenite is Transparent while Childrenite is Transparent in appearance.

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