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Hambergite and Spinel Optical Properties


Spinel and Hambergite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas   
Absent   

Dispersion
0.02   
24
0.02   
18

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.543-1.631   
1.73   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Orthorhombic   
Isometric   

Birefringence
0.071-0.074   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda   

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Hambergite and Spinel Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hambergite and Spinel 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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