Morganite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Morganite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Distinct: pale pink bluish-pinkHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.5 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.6 Refractive Index

1.573-1.6001.60

1 3.25

1.7 Optic Character

Not Available

1.8 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Trigonal

1.9 Birefringence

0.005-0.0090.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.10 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

Transparent to nearly opaque

Morganite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morganite and Rhodochrosite 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.