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Morion and Chlorapatite Optical Properties


Chlorapatite and Morion Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann   
Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al   

Dispersion
0.01   
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.665-1.667   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Morion and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morion and Chlorapatite 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 Translucent and Transparent while Morion is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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