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Hexagonite
Hexagonite

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Hexagonite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

bluish–red
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Dispersion

-0.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.599-1.6371.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.019-0.0280.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hexagonite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hexagonite and Xonotlite 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.