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Hibonite and Brucite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

O = brownish gray; E = gray
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Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Refractive Index

1.79-1.8071.56-1.60
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Hexagonal
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.010-0.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentMichael O’Donoghue

Hibonite and Brucite Optic Character

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

Hibonite and Brucite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Brucite 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, Hibonite is while Hibonite is in appearance.