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Dioptase and Seraphinite Optical Properties


Seraphinite and Dioptase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Pearly, Greasy   

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.04   
13
Not Available   

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
1.571-1.597   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Biaxial/+   

Crystal System
Trigonal   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
Not Available   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Transparent   

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Dioptase and Seraphinite Optic Character

Dioptase and Seraphinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Dioptase and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite 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. Seraphinite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Dioptase and Seraphinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Seraphinite 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.

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