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Nepouite and Zebra Rock Optical Properties


Zebra Rock and Nepouite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Waxy, Pearly   
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Pleochroism
Weak   
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.600-1.630   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
​ face-centered cubic (fcc)   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Nepouite and Zebra Rock Optic Character

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

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Nepouite and Zebra Rock Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Zebra Rock 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.

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