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Nifontovite and Cobaltite Optical Properties


Cobaltite and Nifontovite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
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Very weak   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent   
Gems   

Refractive Index
1.573-1.585   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent   
Gems   

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Nifontovite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nifontovite and Cobaltite 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, Nifontovite is Transparent while Nifontovite is Transparent in appearance.

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