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Dioptase

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Dioptase and Elaeolite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak; dark emerald green
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Dispersion

0.040.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Refractive Index

1.644-1.720-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
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Birefringence

0.051-0.053-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dioptase and Elaeolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Elaeolite 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.