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Tektite
Tektite

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Tektite and Hbnerite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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-

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.020.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent

Refractive Index

1.490-1.5202.17-2.32
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
-

Tektite and Hbnerite Optic Character

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

Tektite and Hbnerite Transparency

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