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Polyhalite and Moldavite Optical Properties


Moldavite and Polyhalite Optical Properties


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Polyhalite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Polyhalite 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, Polyhalite is Not Available while Polyhalite is Not Available in appearance.

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