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Schultenite and Hauyne Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Vitreous, Adamantine
Vitreous, Greasy
1.2 Pleochroism
Not Available
None
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
TransparentAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
1.890-1.976
1.50
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Not Available
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
Not Available
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
TransparentAnthony et al
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Schultenite and Hauyne Optic Character

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

Schultenite and Hauyne Transparency

Similar to their colors, Schultenite and Hauyne 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, Schultenite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al while Schultenite is Handbook of mineralogy (2001) and TransparentAnthony et al in appearance.