Moroxite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties

Moroxite

Chlorapatite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak to moderate; in pale colors.Anthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.628-1.6511.665-1.667

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.008Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent

Moroxite and Chlorapatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Chlorapatite 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.