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Nickeline and Enstatite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Not Available
Vitreous, Pearly
1.2 Pleochroism
Strong (reflected light)
Pale green to pale orange
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.650-1.680
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.009-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Transparent

Nickeline and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nickeline and Enstatite 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.