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Willemite
Willemite

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Willemite and Hexagonite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

-
bluish–red

Dispersion

0.17-
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
Transparent

Refractive Index

1.687-1.7231.599-1.637
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
-

Birefringence

0.028-0.0300.019-0.028
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Transparent

Willemite and Hexagonite Optic Character

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

Willemite and Hexagonite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Willemite 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, Willemite is Transparent and Translucent while Willemite is Transparent and Translucent in appearance.