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Trinitite and Hexagonite Optical Properties


Hexagonite and Trinitite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
-  
Vitreous  

Pleochroism
-  
bluish–red  

Dispersion
0.01  
-  

Transparency
-  
Transparent  

Refractive Index
-9999  
1.599-1.637  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
-  
-  

Birefringence
-9999  
0.019-0.028  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

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Trinitite and Hexagonite Optic Character

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

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

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