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Musgravite and Celestine Optical Properties


Celestine and Musgravite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weakly trichroiC   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
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Refractive Index
1.719-1.739   
1.619-1.635   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.016   
0.004-0.012   

Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   
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Musgravite and Celestine Optic Character

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

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Musgravite and Celestine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Musgravite and Celestine 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) while Musgravite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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