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Hardystonite

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Hardystonite and Larimar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Resinous, Greasy
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.6721.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
tetragonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.032-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemmological Tables (2004)

Hardystonite and Larimar Optic Character

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

Hardystonite and Larimar Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hardystonite and Larimar 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.