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Montebrasite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Montebrasite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
Not Available   
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.578-1.646   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
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Not Available   

Birefringence
0.020-0.030   
0.009   

Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann   
Transparent   

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Montebrasite and Morion Optic Character

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

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Montebrasite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Montebrasite and Morion 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, Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Montebrasite is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.

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