Elbaite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Elbaite

Moss Agate

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Pale green

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

0.02None

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.530-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.014-0.0320.004

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Elbaite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

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