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Nepouite
Nepouite

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Zinnwaldite



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Nepouite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Waxy, Pearly
Pearly, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
Distinct
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.600-1.6301.565-1.625
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.040-0.050
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Not Available

Nepouite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nepouite and Zinnwaldite 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.