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Hodgkinsonite
Hodgkinsonite

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Hodgkinsonite and Magnetite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
-

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
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Refractive Index

1.720-1.7462.42
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.026-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Hodgkinsonite and Magnetite Optic Character

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

Hodgkinsonite and Magnetite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hodgkinsonite and Magnetite 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, Hodgkinsonite is while Hodgkinsonite is in appearance.