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Papagoite and Hiddenite Optical Properties


Hiddenite and Papagoite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
Trichroic  
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.02  
99+

Transparency
Transparent  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.607-1.672  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
monoclinic  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
0.065  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
Transparent  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Papagoite and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

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Papagoite and Hiddenite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Papagoite and Hiddenite 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, Papagoite is Transparent while Papagoite is Transparent in appearance.

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