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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Brookite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

bluish–red
Very weak

Dispersion

-0.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
-

Refractive Index

1.599-1.6372.583-2.741
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.117
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hexagonite and Brookite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Brookite 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.