Elbaite and Morganite Optical Properties

Elbaite

Morganite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

0.02NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.573-1.600

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.005-0.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Transparent to translucent

Elbaite and Morganite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Elbaite and Morganite 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, Elbaite is Transparent while Elbaite is Transparent in appearance.