Jacinth and Hiddenite Optical Properties

Jacinth

Hiddenite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available1.657-1.681

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

monoclinic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.014-0.016

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Jacinth and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jacinth and Hiddenite 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, Jacinth is Not Available while Jacinth is Not Available in appearance.