Nickeline and Dumortierite Optical Properties

Nickeline

Dumortierite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong (reflected light)

Strong; X = deep blue or violet; Y = yellow to red-violet or nearly colorless; Z = colorless or very pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Translucent, Translucent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.669-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.011-0.037

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Translucent

Nickeline and Dumortierite Optic Character

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

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