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Hematite and Halite Optical Properties

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1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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Vitreous
1.2 Pleochroism
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
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1.3 Dispersion
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
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1.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.2201.544
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
cubic
1.8 Birefringence
0.280Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Hematite and Halite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Halite 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.