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Nuummite
Nuummite

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Nuummite and Eosphorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous, Resinous

Pleochroism

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Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.635-1.6631.639-1.672
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.0170-0.2300.029-0.032
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Nuummite and Eosphorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Eosphorite 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.