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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Druzy Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.614-1.636-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Isometric

Birefringence

0.022-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Opaque

Hemimorphite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Hemimorphite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hemimorphite and Druzy 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, Hemimorphite is Transparent and Translucent while Hemimorphite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.