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Nickeline and Tavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Strong (reflected light)
0.04
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-9999
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Hexagonal
-9999
-
 
Vitreous
Yellow-green colorlessAnthony et al
0.02
Transparent
1
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-9999
Transparent

Nickeline and Tavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nickeline and Tavorite 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.