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Nepouite and Diaspore Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Waxy, Pearly
Weak
0.03
-
1.600-1.630
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-
 
Pearly
Strong
0.01
Transparent
1.702-1.750
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Orthorhombic
0.048
Transparent

Nepouite and Diaspore Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Diaspore 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.