Vlasovite and Moss Agate Optical Properties

Vlasovite

Moss Agate

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Vitreous, Pearly

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

(x): colorless. (y): colorless. (z): colorless.

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

TranslucentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.6071.530-1.540

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.004

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Vlasovite and Moss Agate Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Vlasovite 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, Vlasovite is Not Available while Vlasovite is Not Available in appearance.