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Hurlbutite and Leucophanite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
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1.2 Pleochroism
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1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
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1.5 Refractive Index
1.595-1.604
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1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: P 21/a
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
0.009
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1.9 Clarity
Transparent
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Hurlbutite and Leucophanite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hurlbutite and Leucophanite 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.