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Hibonite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Chatoyant
1.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish gray; E = gray
NilArthur Thomas
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.7
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.010
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gems

Hibonite and Chlorastrolite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Chlorastrolite 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 Handbook of mineralogy (2001) while Hibonite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) in appearance.