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Hbnerite
Hbnerite

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Hbnerite and Tektite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.050.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

2.17-2.321.490-1.520
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hbnerite and Tektite Optic Character

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

Hbnerite and Tektite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hbnerite and Tektite 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.