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Hematite and Lemon quartz 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
NANA
Fluorite Optical Properties
0.007 1
1.4 Transparency
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.690-3.220Not Available
Agate Opal
1 3.25
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
Trigonal
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1.8 Birefringence
0.280Not Available
Achroite
0 0.296
1.9 Clarity
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
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Hematite and Lemon quartz Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Lemon quartz 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.