Hexagonite and Foitite Optical Properties

Hexagonite

Foitite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

bluish–red

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.599-1.637Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

1.8 Birefringence

0.019-0.028Not Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

TranslucentAnthony et al

Hexagonite and Foitite Optic Character

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

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Hexagonite and Foitite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Foitite 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.