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Shortite and Moissanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Yellow green grayUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.10
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.530-1.569
2.648-2.691
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
6H polytype
1.8 Birefringence
0.039
0.043
1.9 Clarity
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Shortite and Moissanite Optic Character

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

Shortite and Moissanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Shortite and Moissanite 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, Shortite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Shortite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.