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Grandidierite and Dioptase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
visible
Weak; dark emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.5 Refractive Index
1.578-1.6391.644-1.720
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.037-0.0390.051-0.053
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Grandidierite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Grandidierite and Dioptase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Grandidierite and Dioptase 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, Grandidierite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Grandidierite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.