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Hematite and Black Opal Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Not Available   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
AbsentWalter Schumann   
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   

Dispersion
None   
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
1.370-1.470   
2.690-3.220   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.280   

Clarity
Transparent   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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