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Plumbogummite and Hiddenite Optical Properties


Hiddenite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Resinous  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
None  
Distinct trichroism: yellow green green blue greenHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli  

Dispersion
0.04  
39
0.02  
99+

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
1.653-1.688  
1.657-1.681  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Trigonal  
monoclinic  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.014-0.016  

Clarity
-  
TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda  

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Plumbogummite and Hiddenite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Plumbogummite 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, Plumbogummite is while Plumbogummite is in appearance.

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