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Periclase and Muscovite Optical Properties


Muscovite and Periclase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Silky, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.735-1.738   
1.552-1.618   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
TransparentWalter Schumann   
Transparent   

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Periclase and Muscovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Periclase and Muscovite 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 Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann while Periclase is Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references and TransparentWalter Schumann in appearance.

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