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Copper and Musgravite Optical Properties


Musgravite and Copper Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.719-1.739   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F m3m   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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0.014-0.016   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Copper and Musgravite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Copper and Musgravite 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, Copper is Not Available while Copper is Not Available in appearance.

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