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Nepouite and Diaspore Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Strong
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.702-1.750
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.048
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
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 and Diaspore 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 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 Not Available while Nepouite is Not Available in appearance.