×

Lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli

Morion
Morion



ADD
Compare
X
Lapis lazuli
X
Morion

Lapis lazuli and Morion Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
None0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Opaque
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.500-1.6701.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transparent

Lapis lazuli and Morion Optic Character

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

Lapis lazuli and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lapis lazuli and Morion 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, Lapis lazuli is Opaque while Lapis lazuli is Opaque in appearance.