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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

Clinozoisite
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Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.006-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite and Clinozoisite 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, Mohawkite is while Mohawkite is in appearance.