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Cuprite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Adamantine
Vitreous

Pleochroism

visible
StrongArthur Thomas

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.8491.670-1.734
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

cubic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.006-0.011
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentWalter Schumann
Transparent

Cuprite and Clinozoisite Optic Character

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

Cuprite and Clinozoisite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Cuprite and Clinozoisite 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.