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Saltwater pearl and Hexagonite Optical Properties


Hexagonite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
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Vitreous   

Pleochroism
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bluish–red   

Dispersion
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Transparency
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Transparent   

Refractive Index
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1.599-1.637   

Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Birefringence
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0.019-0.028   

Clarity
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Transparent   

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Saltwater pearl and Hexagonite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Saltwater pearl and Hexagonite 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, Saltwater pearl is Not Available while Saltwater pearl is Not Available in appearance.

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