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Strontianite
Strontianite

Hbnerite
Hbnerite



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Strontianite and Hbnerite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Greasy
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.040.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.517-1.6672.17-2.32
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

-
-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Strontianite and Hbnerite Optic Character

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

Strontianite and Hbnerite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Strontianite and Hbnerite 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, Strontianite is Transparent while Strontianite is Transparent in appearance.