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Hibonite and Sylvite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

O = brownish gray; E = gray
Visible in colored crystals

Dispersion

0.020.01
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.79-1.8071.4903
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Isometric

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hibonite and Sylvite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Sylvite 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.