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Hambergite

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Hambergite and Sanidine Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
0.02NA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.543-1.6311.518-1.536
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.071-0.0740.005-0.008
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Hambergite and Sanidine Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Sanidine 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.