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Humite

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Humite and Calcite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
Vitreous, Pearly

Pleochroism

pale golden yellow or deep golden yellow
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Dispersion

0.030.15
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

1.607-1.6751.486-1.658
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Trigonal

Birefringence

-99990.154-0.174
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Humite and Calcite Optic Character

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

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