Hambergite and Beryl Optical Properties

Hambergite

Beryl

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

Weak to distinct

1.3 Dispersion

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0.02

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

0.01

Rank: 26 (Overall)▶

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Fluorite Optical Properties

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent

Transparent, Transparent to opaque

1.5 Refractive Index

1.543-1.631

1.560-1.604

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.071-0.074

0.0040-0.0070

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Hambergite and Beryl Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Beryl 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.

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Hydrogrossular