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Nepouite and Clintonite Optical Properties


Clintonite and Nepouite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Pearly   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
Weak   
X = colorless   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.600-1.630   
1.643-1.648   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.012-0.015   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Nepouite and Clintonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Clintonite 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.

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