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Eosphorite
Eosphorite

Schorlomite
Schorlomite



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Eosphorite and Schorlomite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous, Resinous
Vitreous

Pleochroism

Visible: X = yellow; Y = pink; Z = pale pink to colorless
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Dispersion

0.010.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
Translucent

Refractive Index

1.639-1.6721.94-1.98
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Orthorhombic
-

Birefringence

0.029-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
Translucent

Eosphorite and Schorlomite Optic Character

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

Eosphorite and Schorlomite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Eosphorite and Schorlomite 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.