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Padparadscha and Moissanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.10
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.757-1.7802.648-2.691
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
6H polytype
1.8 Birefringence
0.007-0.0100.043
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Padparadscha and Moissanite Optic Character

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

Padparadscha and Moissanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Padparadscha and Moissanite 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, Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent while Padparadscha is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.