×

Crocoite
Crocoite

Diaspore
Diaspore



ADD
Compare
X
Crocoite
X
Diaspore

Crocoite and Diaspore Optical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Distinctly trichroic
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
2.31-2.661.702-1.750
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/n
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.048
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Crocoite and Diaspore Optic Character

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

Crocoite and Diaspore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Crocoite and Diaspore 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, Crocoite is Transparent while Crocoite is Transparent in appearance.