Hauyne and Jet Optical Properties

Hauyne

Jet

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Waxy

1.2 Pleochroism

None

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.501.640-1.680

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

Amorphous

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

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Hauyne and Jet Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Jet 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.