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Gaspite and Moss Agate Optical Properties


Moss Agate and Gaspite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.610-1.830   
1.530-1.540   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.004   

Clarity
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TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Gaspite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gaspite 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, Gaspite is Not Available while Gaspite is Not Available in appearance.

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