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Moldavite
Moldavite

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Moldavite and Idocrase Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Absent
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.48-1.541.67-1.76
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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tetragonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Moldavite and Idocrase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Idocrase 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.