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Moldavite

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Moldavite and Variscite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Waxy
1.2 Pleochroism
Absent
MissingWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NoneNA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Translucent, Opaque . May be translucent when backlit on the edges.
1.5 Refractive Index
1.48-1.541.560-1.594
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Amorphous
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.031
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Moldavite and Variscite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moldavite and Variscite 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.