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Sanidine and Nuummite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.518-1.536
1.635-1.663
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
0.0170-0.230
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Sanidine and Nuummite Optic Character

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

Sanidine and Nuummite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Sanidine and Nuummite 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, Sanidine is Transparent while Sanidine is Transparent in appearance.