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Moroxite
Moroxite

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Moroxite and Dioptase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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-
0.04
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1.628-1.651
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-
0.002-0.008
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
Vitreous
Weak; dark emerald green
0.04
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.644-1.720
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Trigonal
0.051-0.053
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Moroxite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Moroxite and Dioptase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Dioptase 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 while Moroxite is in appearance.