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Hanksite and Chromite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
none.

Dispersion

0.030.04
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.4812.08-2.16
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Isometric

Birefringence

0.020-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hanksite and Chromite Optic Character

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

Hanksite and Chromite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hanksite and Chromite 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, Hanksite is while Hanksite is in appearance.