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Datolite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Semitransparent

Refractive Index

1.621-1.675-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

0.044-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
TranslucentAnthony et al

Datolite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Datolite and Hibschite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Datolite and Hibschite 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, Datolite is Transparent while Datolite is Transparent in appearance.