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Marble and Hibschite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

-0.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Semitransparent

Refractive Index

-9999-9999
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TranslucentAnthony et al

Marble and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Marble and Hibschite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Marble and Hibschite 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, Marble is while Marble is in appearance.