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Neptunite

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Neptunite and Prase Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
x=yellow-orange
0.03
Translucent
1.692-1.734
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monoclinic
0.0294-0.0452
Translucent
 
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-
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.544-1.553
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-
0.009
Transparent

Neptunite and Prase Optic Character

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

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