Hematite and Danburite Optical Properties

Hematite

Danburite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

Vitreous, Greasy

1.2 Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

Weak: pale yellow yellow

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

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

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.690-3.2201.627-1.639

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

Biaxial/+

1.7 Crystal System

Trigonal

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

0.2800.006

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Hematite and Danburite Optic Character

Hematite and Danburite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Hematite and Danburite 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 Danburite 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. Danburite has Biaxial/+ character.

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Hematite and Danburite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Danburite 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.