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Diaspore

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Diaspore and Vanadinite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Pearly
Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.702-1.7502.416
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0480.066
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Not Available

Diaspore and Vanadinite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diaspore and Vanadinite 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.