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Hambergite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
For violet varieties
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.02
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.01
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.631
1.570-1.614
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.071-0.074
0.042-0.044
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Hambergite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Anhydrite 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.