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Hessonite
Hessonite

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Hessonite and Druzy Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.030.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
Opaque

Refractive Index

1.742-1.748-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Opaque

Hessonite and Druzy Optic Character

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

Hessonite and Druzy Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hessonite 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, Hessonite is while Hessonite is in appearance.