Hardystonite and Bixbite Optical Properties

Hardystonite

Bixbite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.672Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

tetragonal

Hexagonal

1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Hardystonite and Bixbite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hardystonite and Bixbite 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.