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Moss Agate
Moss Agate

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Moss Agate and Phenakite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5401.650-1.695
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Trigonal

Birefringence

0.0040.016
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Moss Agate and Phenakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moss Agate and Phenakite 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.