Moissanite and Euclase Optical Properties

Moissanite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

0.100.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.648-2.6911.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

6H polytype

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

0.0430.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Moissanite and Euclase Optic Character

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

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