Hibschite and Chrysotile Optical Properties

Hibschite

Chrysotile

Add ⊕

1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Silky

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Semitransparent

Not Available

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.530-1.575

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

Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.001

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al

Not Available

Hibschite and Chrysotile Optic Character

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

Compare Colorless Gems

Hibschite Vs Kunzite

Hibschite Vs Morganite

Hibschite Vs Milarite

Hibschite and Chrysotile Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Chrysotile 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.