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Druzy and Hibonite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
O = brownish gray; E = gray

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Opaque
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Refractive Index

-99991.79-1.807
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Isometric
Hexagonal

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Opaque
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Druzy and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Druzy and Hibonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Druzy 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, Druzy is Opaque while Druzy is Opaque in appearance.