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Nickeline
Nickeline

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Nickeline and Bronzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

Strong (reflected light)
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Dispersion

0.040.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

-99991.668
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Nickeline and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Nickeline and Bronzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nickeline and Bronzite 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, Nickeline is while Nickeline is in appearance.