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Creedite

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Creedite and Magnetite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
-

Dispersion

0.020.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.461-1.4852.42
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.024-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Creedite and Magnetite Optic Character

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

Creedite and Magnetite Transparency

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