Hercynite and Aqua Aura Optical Properties

Hercynite

Aqua Aura

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Translucent

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1.5 Refractive Index

1.80-1.83Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: F d3m

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Translucent

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Hercynite and Aqua Aura Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hercynite and Aqua Aura 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, Hercynite is Translucent while Hercynite is Translucent in appearance.