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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Goethite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Adamantine

Pleochroism

bluish–red
VisibleArthur Thomas

Dispersion

-0.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.599-1.6372.26-2.398
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.138
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hexagonite and Goethite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Goethite 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.