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Chrysanthemum Stone
Chrysanthemum Stone
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Hibonite
Hibonite
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Chrysanthemum Stone and Hibonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.01
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-9999
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-
-9999
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Vitreous
O = brownish gray; E = gray
0.02
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1.79-1.807
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Hexagonal
-9999
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Chrysanthemum Stone and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Chrysanthemum Stone and Hibonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Chrysanthemum Stone and Hibonite 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, Chrysanthemum Stone is while Chrysanthemum Stone is in appearance.