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Dendrite crystal and Hibonite Optical Properties


Hibonite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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O = brownish gray; E = gray   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.79-1.807   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Hexagonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Dendrite crystal and Hibonite Optic Character

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

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Dendrite crystal and Hibonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dendrite crystal 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, Dendrite crystal is Not Available while Dendrite crystal is Not Available in appearance.

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