Erythrite and Hayne Optical Properties

Erythrite

Hayne

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Subadamantine, Pearly

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1.2 Pleochroism

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.626-1.6291.490-1.510

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

monoclinic

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1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Erythrite and Hayne Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Erythrite and Hayne 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, Erythrite is Not Available while Erythrite is Not Available in appearance.