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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

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Schorlomite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NANone
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.94-1.981.530-1.540
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.004
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Schorlomite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Schorlomite and Moss Agate Transparency

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