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Starlite and Nepouite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
-
-
0.02
Transparent
1.790-2.015
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-
0.005-0.055
Transparent
 
Waxy, Pearly
Weak
0.03
-
1.600-1.630
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
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Starlite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Starlite and Nepouite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Starlite 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, Starlite is while Starlite is in appearance.