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Taaffeite and Morion Optical Properties


Morion and Taaffeite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Weak   
Definite: brown reddish-brownWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
0.02   
18
0.01   
27

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.70-1.73   
1.544-1.553   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.055   
0.009   

Clarity
Color grading system   
Transparent   

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Taaffeite and Morion Optic Character

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

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Taaffeite and Morion Transparency

Similar to their colors, Taaffeite 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, Taaffeite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Taaffeite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.

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