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Hibonite and Jadeite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Pearly
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)
Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.79-1.8071.652-1.688
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Hexagonal
monoclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.013-0.020
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Translucent

Hibonite and Jadeite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Jadeite 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.