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Orthoclase
Orthoclase

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Orthoclase and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

colorless.
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.518-1.536-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.0050-0.0060-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
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Orthoclase and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Orthoclase and Mohawkite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Orthoclase and Mohawkite 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, Orthoclase is while Orthoclase is in appearance.