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Johachidolite and Hexagonite Optical Properties


Hexagonite and Johachidolite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
bluish–red   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Transparent, Translucent   
Transparent   

Refractive Index
1.717-1.724   
1.599-1.637   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Not Available   

Birefringence
0.007   
0.019-0.028   

Clarity
Transparent   
Transparent   

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Johachidolite and Hexagonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Johachidolite and Hexagonite 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, Johachidolite is Translucent and Transparent while Johachidolite is Translucent and Transparent in appearance.

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