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Moroxite and Vanadinite Optical Properties


Vanadinite and Moroxite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Resinous  

Pleochroism
-  
-  

Dispersion
0.04  
0.15  
14

Transparency
-  
-  

Refractive Index
1.628-1.651  
2.416  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
Hexagonal  

Birefringence
0.002-0.008  
0.066  

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  
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Moroxite and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moroxite and Vanadinite 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.

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