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Zultanite
Zultanite

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Zultanite and Nepheline Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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1.68-1.75
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-9999
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Vitreous, Greasy
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0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.529-1.547
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Hexagonal
0.003-0.004
Transparent

Zultanite and Nepheline Optic Character

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

Zultanite and Nepheline Transparency

Similar to their colors, Zultanite and Nepheline 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, Zultanite is while Zultanite is in appearance.