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Hambergite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties


Hawks Eye and Hambergite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Not Available   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.543-1.631   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.071-0.074   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Not Available   

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Hambergite and Hawks Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Hawks Eye 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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