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Paraiba and Nepouite Optical Properties


Nepouite and Paraiba Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Weak   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.618-1.643   
1.600-1.630   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Paraiba and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Paraiba and Nepouite 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 Not Available while Paraiba is Not Available in appearance.

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