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Diaspore
Diaspore

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Diaspore and Caledonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Strong
Weak

Dispersion

0.010.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.702-1.7501.818-1.909
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0480.091
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Diaspore and Caledonite Optic Character

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

Diaspore and Caledonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Caledonite 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, Diaspore is Transparent while Diaspore is Transparent in appearance.