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Diaspore
Diaspore

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Diaspore and Mohawkite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pearly
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Pleochroism

Strong
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.702-1.750-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

0.048-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Diaspore and Mohawkite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Mohawkite 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.