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Moissanite
Moissanite

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Moissanite and Quartz Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
-
0.10
-
2.648-2.691
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6H polytype
0.043
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
None
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.544-1.553
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Trigonal
0.009
Opaque

Moissanite and Quartz Optic Character

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

Moissanite and Quartz Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moissanite and Quartz 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 while Moissanite is in appearance.