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Humite
Humite

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Cacoxenite



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Humite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Vitreous
pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
0.03
Transparent
1.607-1.675
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Orthorhombic
-9999
Transparent
 
Silky
visible: O = Pale yellow E = Canary yellow to yellow orange
0.03
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1.575-1.585
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Hexagonal
-9999
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Humite and Cacoxenite Optic Character

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

Humite and Cacoxenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Humite and Cacoxenite 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, Humite is while Humite is in appearance.