Hibschite and Boulder Opal Optical Properties

Hibschite

Boulder Opal

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

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1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

AbsentWalter Schumann

1.3 Dispersion

NANone

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Semitransparent

Transparent, Translucent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.370-1.470

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

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1.8 Birefringence

Not AvailableNot Available

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al

Transparent

Hibschite and Boulder Opal Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Boulder Opal 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, Hibschite is Semitransparent while Hibschite is Semitransparent in appearance.