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Hexagonite and Amazonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
WeakMichael O’Donoghue
1.3 Dispersion
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent, Translucent to opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.637
1.522-1.530
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.028
0.008-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Hexagonite and Amazonite Optic Character

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

Hexagonite and Amazonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Amazonite 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, Hexagonite is Transparent while Hexagonite is Transparent in appearance.

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