Diamond and Nickeline Optical Properties

Diamond

Nickeline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

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1.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong (reflected light)

1.3 Dispersion

0.04NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.417-2.419Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

cubic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

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Diamond and Nickeline Optic Character

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

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Diamond and Nickeline Transparency

Similar to their colors, Diamond 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, Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque while Diamond is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to opaque in appearance.