Diamond and Powellite Optical Properties

Diamond

Powellite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Greasy, Subadamantine

1.2 Pleochroism

None

In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

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0.04

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.419

1.974-1.984

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

cubic

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1.8 Birefringence

Not Available

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Diamond and Powellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diamond and Powellite 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.