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Odontolite and Moroxite Optical Properties


Moroxite and Odontolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Gemmological Tables (2004)   

Refractive Index
1.57-1.63   
1.628-1.651   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.002-0.008   

Clarity
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TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Odontolite and Moroxite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Odontolite and Moroxite 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, Odontolite is Not Available while Odontolite is Not Available in appearance.

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