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Hematite and Canadian Ammolite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Opaque
1.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
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1.6 Optic Character
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Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Isometric
1.8 Birefringence
0.280
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1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Opaque

Hematite and Canadian Ammolite Optic Character

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

Hematite and Canadian Ammolite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Canadian Ammolite 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, Hematite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references and OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Hematite is Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references and OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.