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Nuummite and Atacamite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Adamantine, Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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X = pale green; Y = yellow-green; Z = grass-green
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.6631.831
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0170-0.2300.049
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Nuummite and Atacamite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Atacamite 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Nuummite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.