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Dioptase and Datolite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.621-1.675
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.051-0.0530.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Transparent

Dioptase and Datolite Optic Character

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

Dioptase and Datolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Datolite 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, Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Dioptase is TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.