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Nuummite and Topaz Optical Properties


Topaz and Nuummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.01   
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Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.635-1.663   
1.606-1.644   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
0.0170-0.230   
0.008-0.011   

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

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Nuummite and Topaz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Topaz 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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