Moroxite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties

Moroxite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Weak

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

Transparent, Opaque, Transparent to nearly opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.628-1.6511.60

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.002-0.0080.208-0.220

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Transparent to nearly opaque

Moroxite and Rhodochrosite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Rhodochrosite 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.