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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

Clinochlore
Clinochlore



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Hbnerite and Clinochlore Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

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Distinct: light yellow-green to light bluE

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

2.17-2.321.571-1.597
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Biaxial/+

Crystal System

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Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/m

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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Transparent

Hbnerite and Clinochlore Optic Character

Hbnerite and Clinochlore optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Hbnerite and Clinochlore 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 Hbnerite and Clinochlore 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. Clinochlore has Biaxial/+ character.

Hbnerite and Clinochlore Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hbnerite and Clinochlore 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, Hbnerite is Transparent while Hbnerite is Transparent in appearance.