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Larimar and Hibonite Optical Properties


Hibonite and Larimar Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Pleochroism
Not Available   
O = brownish gray; E = gray   

Dispersion
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Not Available   

Transparency
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Refractive Index
1.595-1.645   
1.79-1.807   

Optic Character
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Not Available   

Crystal System
monoclinic   
Hexagonal   

Birefringence
0.032-0.038   
Not Available   

Clarity
Gemmological Tables (2004)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Larimar and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Larimar and Hibonite 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, Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) while Larimar is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.

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