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Diopside and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Aqua Aura and Diopside Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
22
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent, Not Available, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.664-1.730   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.024-0.030   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Diopside and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Diopside and Aqua Aura 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, Diopside is Not Available, Translucent, Transparent and Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque . while Diopside is Not Available, Translucent, Transparent and Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque . in appearance.

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