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Povondraite and Moldavite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
Absent
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.48-1.54
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Amorphous
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Transparent

Povondraite and Moldavite Optic Character

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

Povondraite and Moldavite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite 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, Povondraite is Translucent while Povondraite is Translucent in appearance.