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Lazulite
Lazulite

Hauyne
Hauyne



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Lazulite and Hauyne Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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Transparent crystals show a strong pleochroism: colorless light blue dark (violet) blueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
0.01
Transparent, Translucent
1.604-1.646
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monoclinic
0.031-0.036
Transparent
 
Vitreous, Greasy
None
0.01
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1.50
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Isometric
-9999
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Lazulite and Hauyne Optic Character

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

Lazulite and Hauyne Transparency

Similar to their colors, Lazulite and Hauyne 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, Lazulite is while Lazulite is in appearance.