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Hackmanite and Matrix Opal Optical Properties


Matrix Opal and Hackmanite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
AbsentWalter Schumann   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.483-1.487   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Hackmanite and Matrix Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hackmanite and Matrix Opal 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) while Hackmanite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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