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Hollandite
Hollandite

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Pyroxmangite



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Hollandite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Weak.
-

Dispersion

0.030.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

-
-

Refractive Index

-99991.735-1.756
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

-99990.017-0.019
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hollandite and Pyroxmangite Optic Character

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

Hollandite and Pyroxmangite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hollandite and Pyroxmangite 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, Hollandite is while Hollandite is in appearance.