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Mimetite and Nuummite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous, Subadamantine
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1.2 Pleochroism
Weak
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.106-2.263
1.635-1.663
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.019
0.0170-0.230
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Mimetite and Nuummite Optic Character

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

Mimetite and Nuummite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mimetite and Nuummite 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, Mimetite is Translucent while Mimetite is Translucent in appearance.

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