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Mohawkite
Mohawkite

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Marialite



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Mohawkite and Marialite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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-9999
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-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly, Resinous
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0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.540-1.550
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tetragonal
0.004-0.008
Transparent

Mohawkite and Marialite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mohawkite and Marialite 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.