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Plumbogummite and Hibonite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Resinous
Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
None
O = brownish gray; E = gray
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Not Available
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
1.653-1.688
1.79-1.807
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Hexagonal
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
Not Available
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Hibonite Optic Character

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

Plumbogummite and Hibonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite and Hibonite 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, Plumbogummite is Not Available while Plumbogummite is Not Available in appearance.