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Dravite and Hibonite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Very strong: pale yellow colorless
O = brownish gray; E = gray

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.614-1.6661.79-1.807
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.014-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Dravite and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Dravite and Hibonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Dravite 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, Dravite is Transparent while Dravite is Transparent in appearance.