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Smithsonite
Smithsonite

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Smithsonite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Pearly
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.010.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.620-1.8501.530-1.540
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.223-0.2270.004
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Smithsonite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Smithsonite and Moss Agate Transparency

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