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Morion and Nepouite Optical Properties


Nepouite and Morion Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Waxy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.01   
27
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.544-1.553   
1.600-1.630   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.009   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Morion and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morion and Nepouite 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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