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Morion

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Morion and Andradite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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0.009
Transparent
 
Adamantine, Resinous
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0.06
Transparent
1.88-1.94
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cubic
0.057
Transparent

Morion and Andradite Optic Character

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

Morion and Andradite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Morion and Andradite 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, Morion is while Morion is in appearance.