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Dioptase

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Dioptase and Edenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green
Distinct

Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index

1.644-1.7201.606-1.649
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.051-0.053-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dioptase and Edenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Edenite 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.