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Hauyne and Glaucophane Optical Properties


Glaucophane and Hauyne Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
None   
Strong   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.50   
1.606-1.637   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
monoclinic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Hauyne and Glaucophane Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Glaucophane 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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