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Morion
Morion

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Morion and Chromite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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-

Pleochroism

Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
none.

Dispersion

0.010.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.544-1.5532.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Isometric

Birefringence

0.009-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Morion and Chromite Optic Character

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

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