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Staurolite and Moissanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
X = colorless; Y = pale yellow; Z = golden yellow
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.10
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.736-1.7622.648-2.691
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
6H polytype
1.8 Birefringence
0.009-0.0150.043
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Staurolite and Moissanite Optic Character

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

Staurolite and Moissanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Staurolite 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, Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references while Staurolite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references in appearance.