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Nepouite and Ludlamite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

Weak
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Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.600-1.6301.653-1.693
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
monoclinic

Birefringence

-99990.038-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Nepouite and Ludlamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Ludlamite 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.