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Nuummite and Hiddenite Optical Properties


Hiddenite and Nuummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

Dispersion
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0.02   
22

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.663   
1.657-1.681   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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monoclinic   

Birefringence
0.0170-0.230   
0.014-0.016   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Nuummite and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Hiddenite 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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