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Norbergite
Norbergite

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Norbergite and Axinite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
Strong

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.563-1.5931.656-1.704
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

-
Triclinic

Birefringence

-99990.009-0.012
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Norbergite and Axinite Optic Character

Norbergite and Axinite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Norbergite and Axinite 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 Norbergite and Axinite 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. Axinite has Biaxial/+ character.

Norbergite and Axinite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Axinite 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, Norbergite is Transparent while Norbergite is Transparent in appearance.