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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Nepouite and Helenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Pearly
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Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.600-1.630-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
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Nepouite and Helenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Helenite 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.