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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

Anhydrite
Anhydrite



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Hexagonite and Anhydrite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Pearly, Greasy

Pleochroism

bluish–red
For violet varieties

Dispersion

-0.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.599-1.6371.570-1.614
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.042-0.044
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Hexagonite and Anhydrite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Anhydrite 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.