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Nickeline and Moissanite Optical Properties


Moissanite and Nickeline Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
Strong (reflected light)   
NilArthur Thomas   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.10   
5

Transparency
Not Available   
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.648-2.691   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
6H polytype   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.043   

Clarity
Not Available   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Nickeline and Moissanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nickeline and Moissanite 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.

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