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Helenite

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Helenite and Moldavite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Absent

Dispersion

0.040.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.48-1.54
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Helenite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Helenite and Moldavite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Helenite and Moldavite 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, Helenite is while Helenite is in appearance.