Hauyne and Rosasite Optical Properties

Hauyne

Rosasite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous, Greasy

Silky, Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

None

Strong: X = pale emerald green or colourless; Y = dark emerald green or pale blue; Z = dark emerald green or pale blue

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

1.501.672-1.688

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.139-0.143

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

Hauyne and Rosasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Rosasite 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.