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Nuummite and Unakite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.635-1.6631.525
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.0170-0.230Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)

Nuummite and Unakite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Nuummite and Unakite 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.