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Natrolite

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Natrolite and Hanksite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Silky, Pearly
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
-

Refractive Index

1.478-1.4931.481
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
Hexagonal

Birefringence

0.012-0.0130.020
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Natrolite and Hanksite Optic Character

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

Natrolite and Hanksite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Natrolite and Hanksite 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, Natrolite is Transparent and Translucent while Natrolite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.