Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Optical Properties

Clinohedrite

Intermediate Gold Nuggets

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Aa

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Optic Character

Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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 Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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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Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clinohedrite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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, Clinohedrite is Transparent while Clinohedrite is Transparent in appearance.