Adularia and Hematite Optical Properties

Adularia

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TransparentArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.518-1.5362.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.005-0.0080.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentArthur Thomas

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Adularia and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Adularia and Hematite 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, Adularia is Gemstones (2009) and TransparentArthur Thomas while Adularia is Gemstones (2009) and TransparentArthur Thomas in appearance.