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Spodumene and Nepouite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Waxy, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong in kunzite: α-purple
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.657-1.681
1.600-1.630
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.014-0.018
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Gems
Not Available

Spodumene and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Spodumene and Nepouite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Spodumene 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, Spodumene is Transparent while Spodumene is Transparent in appearance.