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Neptunite
Neptunite

Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite



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Neptunite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky

Pleochroism

x=yellow-orange
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.692-1.7341.614-1.636
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0294-0.04520.022
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
Transparent

Neptunite and Hemimorphite Optic Character

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

Neptunite and Hemimorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Neptunite and Hemimorphite 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, Neptunite is Translucent while Neptunite is Translucent in appearance.