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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Nepouite and Verdite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Pearly
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

Weak
Extreme

Dispersion

0.030.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.600-1.6301.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Translucent

Nepouite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Verdite 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.