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Nosean and Nephrite Optical Properties


Nephrite and Nosean Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous, Greasy   

Pleochroism
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None   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Translucent   

Refractive Index
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1.600-1.627   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.027   

Clarity
Transparent   
Translucent   

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Nosean and Nephrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nosean and Nephrite 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, Nosean is Transparent while Nosean is Transparent in appearance.

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