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Hambergite

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Hambergite and Alunite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.543-1.6311.572
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

0.071-0.0740.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hambergite and Alunite Optic Character

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

Hambergite and Alunite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Alunite 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, Hambergite is Transparent while Hambergite is Transparent in appearance.