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Hematite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous

Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
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Dispersion

0.05-
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Refractive Index

2.690-3.2201.488-1.525
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Triclinic

Birefringence

0.2800.027-0.034
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
-

Hematite and Kurnakovite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Kurnakovite 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 OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli while Hematite is OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli in appearance.