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Nuummite and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Nuummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.663   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
0.0170-0.230   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Nuummite and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Foitite 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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