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Hematite

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Hematite and Verdite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

-
Vitreous, Silky

Pleochroism

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
Extreme

Dispersion

0.050.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Refractive Index

2.690-3.2201.580
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

Trigonal
Monoclinic Prismatic H-M Symbol (2/m) Space Group: C 2/c

Birefringence

0.280-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli
Translucent

Hematite and Verdite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Hematite and Verdite 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.