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Musgravite

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Musgravite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.719-1.7391.603-1.690
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

Trigonal
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma

Birefringence

0.014-0.016-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Musgravite and Anthophyllite Optic Character

Musgravite and Anthophyllite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Musgravite and Anthophyllite 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 Musgravite and Anthophyllite 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. Anthophyllite has Biaxial/+ character.

Musgravite and Anthophyllite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Musgravite and Anthophyllite 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, Musgravite is while Musgravite is in appearance.