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Norbergite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous, Adamantine, Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
Pale yellow very pale yellow colorlessAnthony et al
AbsentWalter Schumann
1.3 Dispersion
NA0.02
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
Transparent, Translucent
1.5 Refractive Index
1.563-1.5931.614-1.636
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Orthorhombic
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available0.022
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
Transparent

Norbergite and Hemimorphite Optic Character

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

Norbergite and Hemimorphite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Norbergite and Hemimorphite 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, Norbergite is Transparent while Norbergite is Transparent in appearance.