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Morganite and Peridot Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent
1.573-1.600
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Hexagonal
0.005-0.009
Transparent to translucent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
Weak: yellow-green green (colorless)Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.02
Transparent
1.64-1.69
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Orthorhombic
0.036
Transparent

Morganite and Peridot Optic Character

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

Morganite and Peridot Transparency

Similar to their colors, Morganite and Peridot 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 while Morganite is in appearance.