Morion and Satin Spar Optical Properties

Morion

Satin Spar

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

0.01NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.544-1.553Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.009Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Morion and Satin Spar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Morion and Satin Spar 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.