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Idocrase and Moss Agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.67-1.76
1.530-1.540
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
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1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.004
1.9 Clarity
Color grading system
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Idocrase and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Idocrase and Moss Agate Transparency

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