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Periclase

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Periclase and Moonstone Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent, Transparent to translucent

Refractive Index

1.735-1.7381.518-1.527
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.006-0.007
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Periclase and Moonstone Optic Character

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

Periclase and Moonstone Transparency

Similar to their colors, Periclase and Moonstone 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, Periclase is TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.