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Hauyne
Hauyne

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Hauyne and Celestine Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Greasy
None
0.01
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1.50
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Isometric
-9999
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Vitreous, Pearly
Weakly trichroiC
0.01
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1.619-1.635
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Orthorhombic
0.004-0.012
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Hauyne and Celestine Optic Character

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

Hauyne and Celestine Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Celestine 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 while Hauyne is in appearance.