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Mottramite
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Mottramite and Caledonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Greasy
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
0.04
-
2.170
-
Orthorhombic
0.150
-
 
Vitreous
Weak
0.05
Transparent
1.818-1.909
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Orthorhombic
0.091
Transparent

Mottramite and Caledonite Optic Character

Mottramite and Caledonite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Mottramite Vs Caledonite 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 Mottramite and Caledonite 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.

Mottramite and Caledonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mottramite and Caledonite 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, Mottramite is while Mottramite is in appearance.