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Magnesite and Muscovite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.509-1.720
1.552-1.618
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.191
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Magnesite and Muscovite Optic Character

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

Magnesite and Muscovite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Magnesite and Muscovite 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, Magnesite is Translucent while Magnesite is Translucent in appearance.