Morganite and Emerald Optical Properties

Morganite

Emerald

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Strong dichroism: yellow green Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.573-1.6001.565-1.602

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.0090.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

Color grading system

Morganite and Emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morganite and Emerald 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, Morganite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Morganite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.