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Monazite
Monazite

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Monazite and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Refractive Index

1.796-1.841-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Birefringence

0.045-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Monazite and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Monazite and Mohawkite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Monazite and Mohawkite 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, Monazite is while Monazite is in appearance.