Foitite and Hematite Optical Properties

Foitite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent

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

1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal Ditrigonal Pyramidal H-M Symbol (3m) Space Group: R 3m

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TranslucentAnthony et al

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Foitite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Foitite 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, Foitite is Translucent and TranslucentAnthony et al while Foitite is Translucent and TranslucentAnthony et al in appearance.