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Nepouite and Andalusite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
strongly trichroic
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.627-1.650
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Nepouite and Andalusite Optic Character

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

Nepouite and Andalusite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Andalusite 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, Nepouite is Not Available while Nepouite is Not Available in appearance.