Cuprite and Beryl Optical Properties

Cuprite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

visible

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

2.8491.560-1.604

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.0040-0.0070

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Transparent

Cuprite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Cuprite and Beryl 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, Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann while Cuprite is TranslucentWalter Schumann in appearance.