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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Star Sapphire



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Hexagonite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
bluish–red
-
Transparent
1.599-1.637
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-
0.019-0.028
Transparent
 
-
-
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.758-1.780
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-
0.007-0.010
Transparent

Hexagonite and Star Sapphire Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Star Sapphire 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 while Hexagonite is in appearance.