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Mohawkite and Lapis lazuli Optical Properties


Lapis lazuli and Mohawkite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
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Opaque   

Refractive Index
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1.500-1.670   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Mohawkite and Lapis lazuli Optic Character

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

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Mohawkite and Lapis lazuli Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite and Lapis lazuli 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 Not Available while Mohawkite is Not Available in appearance.

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