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Bytownite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties


Hurlbutite and Bytownite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Pearly   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
colorless.   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.01   
28
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.561-1.583   
1.595-1.604   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Triclinic   
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a   

Birefringence
0.010-0.011   
0.009   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Bytownite and Hurlbutite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Bytownite and Hurlbutite 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, Bytownite is Transparent while Bytownite is Transparent in appearance.

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