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Hyalite and Taaffeite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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Weak

Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.37-1.521.70-1.73
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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Crystal System

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Hexagonal

Birefringence

-99990.055
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Hyalite and Taaffeite Optic Character

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

Hyalite and Taaffeite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hyalite and Taaffeite 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, Hyalite is Transparent while Hyalite is Transparent in appearance.