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Anglesite and Hematite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Not Available
1.2 Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
0.04
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
1.5 Refractive Index
1.877-1.894
2.690-3.220
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
0.017
0.280
1.9 Clarity
Transparent
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Anglesite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Anglesite and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Anglesite 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, Anglesite is Transparent while Anglesite is Transparent in appearance.

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