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Moroxite and Bloodstone Optical Properties


Bloodstone and Moroxite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Not Available   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Opaque   

Refractive Index
1.628-1.651   
1.54-1.55   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.002-0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
Opaque   

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Moroxite and Bloodstone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Bloodstone 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, Moroxite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Moroxite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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