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Hackmanite
Hackmanite

Cymophane
Cymophane



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Hackmanite and Cymophane Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.483-1.4871.739-1.770
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
Biaxial/+

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-99990.007-0.013
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Hackmanite and Cymophane Optic Character

Hackmanite and Cymophane optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Hackmanite and Cymophane 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 Hackmanite and Cymophane 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. Cymophane has Biaxial/+ character.

Hackmanite and Cymophane Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hackmanite and Cymophane 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, Hackmanite is while Hackmanite is in appearance.