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Nuummite

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Nuummite and Euclase Optical Properties

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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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Vitreous
Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow
0.02
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1.650-1.677
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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
0.019-0.025
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Nuummite and Euclase Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Euclase 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.