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Moss Agate and Mellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak: yellowish brown yellowAnthony et al

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5401.509-1.541
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

0.0040.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Moss Agate and Mellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moss Agate and Mellite 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.