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Eosphorite and Hematite Optical Properties


Hematite and Eosphorite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous, Resinous  
-  

Pleochroism
Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless  
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red  

Dispersion
0.01  
99+
0.05  
25

Transparency
Transparent  
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Refractive Index
1.639-1.672  
2.690-3.220  

Optic Character
-  
-  

Crystal System
Orthorhombic  
Trigonal  

Birefringence
0.029-0.032  
0.280  

Clarity
Transparent  
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Eosphorite and Hematite Optic Character

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

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

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