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Nepouite and Hiddenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.630
1.657-1.681
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
0.014-0.016
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Nepouite and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Hiddenite 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.