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Diamond and Atacamite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine
None
0.04
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
2.417-2.419
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cubic
-9999
Transparent
 
Adamantine, Vitreous
X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
0.03
-
1.831
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Orthorhombic
0.049
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Diamond and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Diamond and Atacamite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diamond and Atacamite 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, Diamond is while Diamond is in appearance.