Iolite and Nickeline Optical Properties

Iolite

Nickeline

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

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Strong (reflected light)

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.52-1.56Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent to translucent

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Iolite and Nickeline Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Iolite 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, Iolite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent while Iolite is Translucent, Transparent and Transparent to translucent in appearance.