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Leucite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
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0.01
Rank: 29 (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.504-1.510
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.001
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1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Leucite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Leucite and Mohawkite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Leucite and Mohawkite 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, Leucite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Leucite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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