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Hibschite and Forsterite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
colorless.

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Semitransparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

-99991.635-1.671
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

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

Birefringence

-99990.033-0.042
0 0.296
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Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al
Transparent

Hibschite and Forsterite Optic Character

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

Hibschite and Forsterite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Forsterite 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.