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Hexagonite and Opal Optical Properties


Opal and Hexagonite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous, Pearly   

Pleochroism
bluish–red   
None   

Dispersion
Not Available   
None   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent, Translucent, Transparent to translucent   

Refractive Index
1.599-1.637   
1.37-1.52   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
0.019-0.028   
Not Available   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Hexagonite and Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Opal 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.

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