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Hauyne and Barite Optical Properties


Barite and Hauyne Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
colorless.   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.50   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Hauyne and Barite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Barite 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, Hauyne is Not Available while Hauyne is Not Available in appearance.

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