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Moldavite
Moldavite

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Moldavite and Jacinth Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Absent
0.04
Transparent, Translucent
1.48-1.54
-
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-9999
Transparent
 
-
-
0.01
-
-9999
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-9999
-

Moldavite and Jacinth Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Jacinth 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 while Moldavite is in appearance.