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Hematite and Falcons Eye 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)
None
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.220
1.534-1.540
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
Not Available
1.8 Birefringence
0.280
Not Available
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Gemstones of the world (2001)

Hematite and Falcons Eye Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Falcons Eye 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.