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Paraiba and Diamond Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
-
1.618-1.643
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-
-9999
-
 
Adamantine
None
0.04
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque
2.417-2.419
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cubic
-9999
Transparent

Paraiba and Diamond Optic Character

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

Paraiba and Diamond Transparency

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Diamond 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, Paraiba is while Paraiba is in appearance.