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Mottramite and Cassiterite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Greasy
Adamantine, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Visible X=Y= canary yellow to greenish yellow
Pleochroic haloes have been observed. Dichroic in yellow
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.07
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.1701.990-2.105
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
tetragonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.1500.096-0.098
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Mottramite and Cassiterite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Mottramite and Cassiterite 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 Not Available while Mottramite is Not Available in appearance.