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Dioptase and Trinitite Optical Properties


Trinitite and Dioptase Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Weak; dark emerald green  
-  

Dispersion
0.04  
38
0.01  

Transparency
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

Refractive Index
1.644-1.720  
-9999  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
-  

Birefringence
0.051-0.053  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  
-  

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Dioptase and Trinitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Dioptase and Trinitite 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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