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Hexagonite and Mimetite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine
1.2 Pleochroism
bluish–red
Weak
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.599-1.6372.106-2.263
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.019-0.0280.019
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Translucent

Hexagonite and Mimetite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Mimetite 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.