Hematite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optical Properties

Hematite

Cyprine of Berzelius

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

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1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.690-3.2201.698-1.723

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

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1.8 Birefringence

0.2800.001-0.012

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

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Hematite and Cyprine of Berzelius Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Cyprine of Berzelius 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.