Powellite and Nano Polycrystalline Diamond Optical Properties

Powellite

Nano Polycrystalline Diamond

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Greasy, Subadamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

In deeply colored specimens: blue greenAnthony et al

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.974-1.984Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Powellite and Nano Polycrystalline Diamond Optic Character

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

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Powellite and Nano Polycrystalline Diamond Transparency

Similar to their colors, Powellite and Nano Polycrystalline 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, Powellite is Transparent while Powellite is Transparent in appearance.