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Povondraite and Cuprite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Adamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong: yellow-brown
visible
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available2.849
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
Not AvailableNot Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Povondraite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Povondraite and Cuprite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Povondraite and Cuprite 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, Povondraite is Translucent while Povondraite is Translucent in appearance.