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Foitite and Magnetite Optical Properties


Magnetite and Foitite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous  
-  

Pleochroism
Strong: pale lavender dark blueAnthony et al  
-  

Dispersion
0.02  
99+
0.20  
7

Transparency
TranslucentAnthony et al, Translucent  
-  

Refractive Index
-9999  
2.42  

Optic Character
-  
-  

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

Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
TranslucentAnthony et al  
-  

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Foitite and Magnetite Optic Character

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

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Foitite and Magnetite Transparency

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

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