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Moldavite
Moldavite

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Moldavite and Polyhalite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Absent
0.04
Transparent, Translucent
1.48-1.54
-
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Resinous
-
0.02
-
1.546-1.548
-
Triclinic
0.021
-

Moldavite and Polyhalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Polyhalite 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.