Diamond and Cobaltite Optical Properties

Diamond

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Very weak

1.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.419Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Diamond and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diamond and Cobaltite 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 Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.