Hibonite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties

Hibonite

Transvaal Jade

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

O = brownish gray; E = gray

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.03

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gemmological Tables (2004)

1.5 Refractive Index

1.79-1.807Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Hexagonal

Not Available

1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hibonite and Transvaal Jade Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Transvaal Jade 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.