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Nepouite

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Nepouite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.01
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.544-1.553
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
TransparentWalter Schumann

Nepouite and Rock Crystal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Rock Crystal 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.