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Nickeline and Pargasite Optical Properties


Pargasite and Nickeline Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Strong (reflected light)   
Not Available   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.613-1.663   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Hexagonal   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.020   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Nickeline and Pargasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nickeline and Pargasite 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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