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Hanksite
Hanksite
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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia
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Hanksite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
-
0.03
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1.481
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Hexagonal
0.020
-
 
-
-
0.06
Transparent
2.150-2.182
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Isometric
-9999
Transparent

Hanksite and Cubic Zirconia Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hanksite and Cubic Zirconia 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.