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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Diopside Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

bluish–red
-

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent . Star Diopside is opaque .

Refractive Index

1.599-1.6371.664-1.730
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.024-0.030
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Hexagonite and Diopside Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Diopside 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.