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Hibschite and Lazurite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Semitransparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available
1.500
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

Hibschite and Lazurite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Lazurite 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.

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