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Hurlbutite and Childrenite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Resinous
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
visible
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.604
1.639-1.672
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009
0.027-0.042
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Hurlbutite and Childrenite Optic Character

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

Hurlbutite and Childrenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hurlbutite and Childrenite 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, Hurlbutite is Transparent while Hurlbutite is Transparent in appearance.