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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Andalusite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

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strongly trichroic

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.530-1.5401.627-1.650
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0040.009-0.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Moss Agate and Andalusite Optic Character

Moss Agate and Andalusite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Moss Agate and Andalusite 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 Moss Agate and Andalusite 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.

Moss Agate and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Moss Agate and Andalusite 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, Moss Agate is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Moss Agate is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.