Hibonite and Euclase Optical Properties

Hibonite

Euclase

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

O = brownish gray; E = gray

Weak: colorless-(greenish) yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.79-1.8071.650-1.677

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.019-0.025

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hibonite and Euclase Optic Character

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

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Hibonite and Euclase Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Euclase 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.