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Hardystonite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties


Aqua Aura and Hardystonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy   
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Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Refractive Index
1.672   
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
tetragonal   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
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Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
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Hardystonite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hardystonite and Aqua Aura 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, Hardystonite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) while Hardystonite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) in appearance.

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