Hauyne and Erythrite Optical Properties

Hauyne

Erythrite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Subadamantine, Pearly

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Visible: X = pale pinkish to pale rose; Y = pale violet to pale violet-rose; Z = deep red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.501.626-1.629

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Hauyne and Erythrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Erythrite 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.