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Hiddenite and Sulphur Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

1.657-1.6811.958-2.245
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.014-0.0160.291
0 0.296
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Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda
TranslucentWalter Schumann

Hiddenite and Sulphur Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hiddenite and Sulphur 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.