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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Pyromorphite



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Hexagonite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Resinous, Subadamantine

Pleochroism

bluish–red
Weak

Dispersion

-0.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.599-1.6372.042-2.059
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Hexagonite and Pyromorphite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Pyromorphite 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.