Diamond and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

Diamond

Rock Crystal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

None

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

0.040.01

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.4191.544-1.553

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.009

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TransparentWalter Schumann

Diamond and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diamond and Rock Crystal 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.