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Hauyne and Stolzite Optical Properties


Stolzite and Hauyne Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Greasy   
Resinous, Subadamantine   

Pleochroism
None   
Not Available   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Not Available   
Not Available   

Refractive Index
1.50   
2.180-2.190   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Isometric   
tetragonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.090   

Clarity
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Hauyne and Stolzite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hauyne and Stolzite 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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