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Annabergite
Annabergite

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Annabergite and Hexagonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
bluish–red

Dispersion

0.03-
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.6221.599-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
-

Birefringence

0.0650.019-0.028
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Annabergite and Hexagonite Optic Character

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

Annabergite and Hexagonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Annabergite and Hexagonite 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, Annabergite is while Annabergite is in appearance.