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Moldavite and Linarite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Sub-Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Absent
X = pale blue; Y = blue; Z = Prussian blue
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.48-1.541.809-1.859
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Moldavite and Linarite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Linarite 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.