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Moss Opal and Calcite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.37-1.52
1.486-1.658
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.154-0.174
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Moss Opal and Calcite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moss Opal and Calcite 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 Opal is Translucent while Moss Opal is Translucent in appearance.

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