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Hibonite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

O = brownish gray; E = gray
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

1.79-1.8071.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hibonite and Wavellite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibonite and Wavellite 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.