Optical Properties of Hambergite

Hambergite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

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0.02

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0.044 (Anglesite Opt..)

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1.4 Transparency

Transparent

1.5 Refractive Index

1.543-1.631

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.071-0.074

1.9 Clarity

Transparent

Hambergite Luster

Optical Properties of Hambergite are its behavioral responses towards light. While few optical properties can be identified with naked eyes, other require special instruments by the gemologists to identify them. Hambergite optical properties like luster, clarity, refractive index etc. are used to determine the non-destructive methods during gemstone identification and evaluation.

Hambergite luster is the quantity of light the crystal reflects when light is incident on it. Hambergite which is commonly found in Colorless, gray, White color, is Transparent in nature. It possess Vitreous luster.

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Hambergite Refractive Index

Optical properties of a Hambergite crystal are responsive to the small changes in composition and strain within its crystalline structure. Absolute diligence is therefore necessary during cutting and polishing of the gemstone. All such optical properties are majorly influenced by Physical Properties of Hambergite.

As we are well aware, refractive index is the phenomenon which is related to bending of light through a medium (crystal). It is used in qualitative analysis of gemstones by gemologists Besides, few gemstones exhibit property of dual refractive indices. This dual nature is known as Birefringence. The value of Hambergite refractive index is 1.543-1.631. Birefringence value for this gem is 0.071-0.074. So if you are searching for prominent Colorless Gems, Hambergite gem is something not miss on, since it has been a favorite pick in the gem wearing community.