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Hiddenite

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Hiddenite and Bronzite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.668
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

0.014-0.0160.014
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
Transparent

Hiddenite and Bronzite Optic Character

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

Hiddenite and Bronzite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hiddenite and Bronzite 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, Hiddenite is Transparent while Hiddenite is Transparent in appearance.