Steatite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Steatite

Moss Agate

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.539-1.5961.530-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

0.046-0.0500.004

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Steatite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

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Steatite and Moss Agate Transparency

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