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Mimetite
Mimetite

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Mimetite and Xonotlite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Resinous, Subadamantine
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

Weak
-

Dispersion

0.040.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
-

Refractive Index

2.106-2.2631.581-1.593
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Hexagonal
monoclinic

Birefringence

0.0190.010
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Mimetite and Xonotlite Optic Character

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

Mimetite and Xonotlite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Mimetite and Xonotlite 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, Mimetite is Translucent while Mimetite is Translucent in appearance.