Hanksite and Rosasite Optical Properties

Hanksite

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.4811.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

0.0200.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Hanksite and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hanksite and Rosasite 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 Not Available while Hanksite is Not Available in appearance.