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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Tsavorite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

bluish–red
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Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.599-1.6371.735-1.744
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

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cubic

Birefringence

0.019-0.028-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hexagonite and Tsavorite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Tsavorite 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.