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Hemimorphite
Hemimorphite

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Hemimorphite and Pargasite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.614-1.636
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Orthorhombic
0.022
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Transparent
1.613-1.663
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monoclinic
0.020
Transparent

Hemimorphite and Pargasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hemimorphite and Pargasite 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 while Hemimorphite is in appearance.