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Hexagonite and Dallasite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.637
1.540
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.028
0.008-0.010
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Hexagonite and Dallasite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Dallasite 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.