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Steatite and Morion Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.539-1.5961.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.046-0.0500.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Steatite and Morion Optic Character

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

Steatite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Steatite and Morion 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, Steatite is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Steatite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.