Home
Gemstones


Hauyne and Diamond Optical Properties


Diamond and Hauyne Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Adamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
0.04   
10

Transparency
Not Available   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to opaque   

Refractive Index
1.50   
2.417-2.419   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
cubic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Transparent   

Benefits >>
<< Physical Properties

Hauyne and Diamond Optic Character

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

Compare Blue Gemstones

Hauyne and Diamond Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Diamond 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.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones