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Clintonite and Nickeline Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
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1.2 Pleochroism
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Strong (reflected light)
1.3 Dispersion
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1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.643-1.648
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
monoclinic
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.012-0.015
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1.9 Clarity
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Clintonite and Nickeline Optic Character

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

Clintonite and Nickeline Transparency

Similar to their colors, Clintonite and Nickeline 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, Clintonite is Not Available while Clintonite is Not Available in appearance.

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