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Morion and Nephrite Optical Properties


Nephrite and Morion Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann   
None   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.600-1.627   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.009   
0.027   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Morion and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morion and Nephrite 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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