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Hercynite and Geodes Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.80-1.83-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Hercynite and Geodes Optic Character

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

Hercynite and Geodes Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hercynite and Geodes 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.