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Nuummite and Hanksite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.6631.481
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.0170-0.2300.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
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Nuummite and Hanksite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Hanksite 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.