Hayne and Hibschite Optical Properties

Hayne

Hibschite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent, Translucent

Semitransparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.490-1.510Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Hayne and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hayne and Hibschite 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, Hayne is Translucent and Transparent while Hayne is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.