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Spessartine
Spessartine

Moss Opal
Moss Opal



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Spessartine and Moss Opal Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
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0.03
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1.789-1.820
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Isometric
0.027
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
 
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0.01
Translucent
1.37-1.52
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-9999
Translucent

Spessartine and Moss Opal Optic Character

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

Spessartine and Moss Opal Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spessartine and Moss Opal 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, Spessartine is while Spessartine is in appearance.