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Gaspeite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties


Hawks Eye and Gaspeite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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Refractive Index
1.830   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.220   
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Clarity
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Gaspeite and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Gaspeite and Hawks Eye 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, Gaspeite is Not Available while Gaspeite is Not Available in appearance.

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