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Holmquistite and Dioptase Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong in shades of violet when dark-colored.Anthony et al
Weak; dark emerald green
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.04
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.5 Refractive Index
1.622-1.6661.644-1.720
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic Dipyramidal H-M Symbol (2/m 2/m 2/m) Space Group: P nma
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.051-0.053
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
TranslucentHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Holmquistite and Dioptase Optic Character

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

Holmquistite and Dioptase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Holmquistite 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, Holmquistite is Transparent while Holmquistite is Transparent in appearance.