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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Astrophyllite



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Nepouite and Astrophyllite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Pearly
Greasy, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak
Strong: X= deep red-orange Y= orange-yellow Z= lemon-yellow

Dispersion

0.030.12
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.600-1.6301.678-1.758
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.050
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Nepouite and Astrophyllite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Astrophyllite 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 while Nepouite is in appearance.