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Herderite and Magnetite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Vitreous
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Pleochroism

-
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Dispersion

0.010.20
0.005 1
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Transparency

Transparent
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Refractive Index

1.587-1.6422.42
1 3.25
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Optic Character

Biaxial/+
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Crystal System

monoclinic
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Birefringence

0.028-0.032-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

Transparent
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Herderite and Magnetite Optic Character

Herderite and Magnetite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Herderite and Magnetite 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 Herderite and Magnetite 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. Herderite has Biaxial/+ character.

Herderite and Magnetite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Herderite and Magnetite 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, Herderite is Transparent while Herderite is Transparent in appearance.