Jet and Hematite Optical Properties

Jet

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Waxy

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

AbsentWalter Schumann

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NoneNA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

1.640-1.6802.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Amorphous

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Jet and Hematite Optic Character

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

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Jet and Hematite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Jet 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, Jet is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Jet is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.