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Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Larimar Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.6371.595-1.645
Agate Opal
1 3.25
2.5 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
2.6 Crystal System
Not Available
monoclinic
2.7 Birefringence
0.019-0.0280.032-0.038
Achroite
0 0.296
2.11 Clarity
Transparent
Gemmological Tables (2004)

Hexagonite and Larimar Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Larimar 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.