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Jacobsite and Hematite Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
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1.2 Pleochroism
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O = brownish red; E = yellowish red
1.3 Dispersion
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Translucent
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1.5 Refractive Index
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2.690-3.220
1.6 Optic Character
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1.7 Crystal System
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Trigonal
1.8 Birefringence
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0.280
1.9 Clarity
Translucent
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Jacobsite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Jacobsite and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jacobsite and Hematite 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, Jacobsite is Translucent while Jacobsite is Translucent in appearance.

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