Nifontovite and Rhyolite Optical Properties
Luster
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Transparent
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Refractive Index
1.573-1.585
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal
Birefringence
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Clarity
Transparent
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Nifontovite and Rhyolite Optic Character
Nifontovite and Rhyolite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Nifontovite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite 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.
Nifontovite and Rhyolite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Nifontovite and Rhyolite 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.