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Chabazite and Hackmanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
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
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.478-1.490
1.483-1.487
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.005-0.008
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Chabazite and Hackmanite Optic Character

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

Chabazite and Hackmanite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chabazite and Hackmanite 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, Chabazite is Transparent while Chabazite is Transparent in appearance.

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