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Moroxite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Moroxite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.628-1.651   
Not Available   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
0.002-0.008   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Moroxite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Foitite 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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