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Nuummite and Enstatite Optical Properties


Enstatite and Nuummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
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Pale green to pale orange   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.663   
1.650-1.680   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
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Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.0170-0.230   
0.009-0.011   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

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Nuummite and Enstatite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Enstatite 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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