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Musgravite and Spodumene Optical Properties


Spodumene and Musgravite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Strong in kunzite: α-purple   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.719-1.739   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.014-0.016   
0.014-0.018   

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

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

Similar to their colors, Musgravite and Spodumene 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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