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Hyacinth and Caledonite Optical Properties


Caledonite and Hyacinth Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
Weak   

Dispersion
0.04   
11
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.810-2.024   
1.818-1.909   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Orthorhombic   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.091   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Hyacinth and Caledonite Optic Character

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

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Hyacinth and Caledonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hyacinth and Caledonite 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, Hyacinth is Transparent while Hyacinth is Transparent in appearance.

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