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Phenakite
Phenakite

Moss Agate
Moss Agate



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Phenakite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Distinct: colorless orangy-yellowHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.650-1.6951.530-1.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.0160.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Phenakite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Phenakite and Moss Agate Transparency

Similar to their colors, Phenakite and Moss Agate 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, Phenakite is while Phenakite is in appearance.