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Hibschite and Serendibite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
visible
1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Semitransparent
Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
Not Available1.696-1.702
Agate Opal
1 3.25
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
Triclinic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.005
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hibschite and Serendibite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hibschite and Serendibite 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.