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Druzy and Moroxite Optical Properties


Moroxite and Druzy Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Opaque   
Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
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1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric   
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Birefringence
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0.002-0.008   

Clarity
Opaque   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Druzy and Moroxite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Druzy 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, Druzy is Opaque while Druzy is Opaque in appearance.

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