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Omphacite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Omphacite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Weak: colorless -- very pale green -- very pale green  
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.01  
99+

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent, Translucent  

Refractive Index
1.662-1.723  
1.544-1.553  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.009  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
Transparent  

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Omphacite and Morion Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Omphacite and Morion 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, Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al while Omphacite is TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.

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