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Moldavite
Moldavite

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Moldavite and Barite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Absent
colorless.

Dispersion

0.040.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.48-1.54-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Moldavite and Barite Optic Character

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

Moldavite and Barite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Barite 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, Moldavite is Transparent and Translucent while Moldavite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.