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Paraiba and Moldavite Optical Properties


Moldavite and Paraiba Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Absent   

Dispersion
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None   

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.618-1.643   
1.48-1.54   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Amorphous   

Birefringence
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Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

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Paraiba and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Moldavite 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, Paraiba is Not Available while Paraiba is Not Available in appearance.

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