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Nuummite and Cuprite Optical Properties


Cuprite and Nuummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Adamantine   

Pleochroism
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visible   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.663   
2.849   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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cubic   

Birefringence
0.0170-0.230   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentWalter Schumann   

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Nuummite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Cuprite 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.

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