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Wulfenite
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Wulfenite and Nepouite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Adamantine, Resinous
Weak
0.03
Transparent
2.280-2.405
-
tetragonal
0.122
Transparent
 
Waxy, Pearly
Weak
0.03
-
1.600-1.630
-
Orthorhombic
-9999
-

Wulfenite and Nepouite Optic Character

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

Wulfenite and Nepouite Transparency

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