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Diaspore and Childrenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
visible
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.702-1.750
1.639-1.672
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.048
0.027-0.042
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Diaspore and Childrenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Childrenite 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.