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Dioptase and Trapiche emerald Optical Properties


Trapiche emerald and Dioptase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green   
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Dispersion
0.04   
13
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Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
0.051-0.053   
Not Available   

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   
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Dioptase and Trapiche emerald Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Trapiche emerald 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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