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Caledonite
Caledonite

Hauyne
Hauyne



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Caledonite and Hauyne Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Greasy

Pleochroism

Weak
None

Dispersion

0.050.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.818-1.9091.50
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.091-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Caledonite and Hauyne Optic Character

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

Caledonite and Hauyne Transparency

Similar to their colors, Caledonite and Hauyne 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, Caledonite is Transparent while Caledonite is Transparent in appearance.