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Nuummite

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Nuummite and Alabaster Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.02
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1.635-1.663
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0.0170-0.230
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Translucent
1.520-1.530
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0.010
Translucent

Nuummite and Alabaster Optic Character

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

Nuummite and Alabaster Transparency

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Alabaster 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, Nuummite is while Nuummite is in appearance.