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Hauyne and Foitite Optical Properties


Foitite and Hauyne Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent   

Refractive Index
1.50   
Not Available   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Hauyne and Foitite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Foitite 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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