Diamond and Cuprite Optical Properties

Diamond

Cuprite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

None

visible

1.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

TranslucentWalter Schumann

1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.4192.849

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentWalter Schumann

Diamond and Cuprite Optic Character

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

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