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Seraphinite and Hibschite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
Pearly, Greasy
-
0.01
Transparent
1.571-1.597
Biaxial/+
-
-9999
Transparent
 
Vitreous
-
0.02
Semitransparent
-9999
-
Isometric Hexoctahedral H-M Symbol (4/m 3 2/m) Space Group: I a3d
-9999
TranslucentAnthony et al

Seraphinite and Hibschite Optic Character

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

Seraphinite and Hibschite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Seraphinite and Hibschite 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, Seraphinite is while Seraphinite is in appearance.