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Moldavite and Geodes Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Absent
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.48-1.54Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Moldavite and Geodes Optic Character

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

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