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Hurlbutite and Cobaltite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
Very weak
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Gems
1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.604
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1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
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1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Orthorhombic Pyramidal H-M Symbol (mm2) Space Group: P ca21
1.8 Birefringence
0.009
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Hurlbutite and Cobaltite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hurlbutite and Cobaltite 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.