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Hexagonite and Siderite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
bluish–red
-
Transparent
1.599-1.637
-
-
0.019-0.028
Transparent
 
Pearly
-
0.04
Transparent, Translucent
1.633-1.875
-
Trigonal
0.242
Transparent

Hexagonite and Siderite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Siderite 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.