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Hawks Eye and Sarcopside Optical Properties


Sarcopside and Hawks Eye Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Waxy   

Pleochroism
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Dispersion
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Transparency
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TranslucentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
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1.670-1.734   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Trigonal   
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Birefringence
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Clarity
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TranslucentAnthony et al   

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Hawks Eye and Sarcopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hawks Eye and Sarcopside 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, Hawks Eye is Not Available while Hawks Eye is Not Available in appearance.

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