Jet lignite and Hematite Optical Properties

Jet lignite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

NANA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Not Available

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1.5 Refractive Index

Not Available2.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Not Available

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Jet lignite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Jet lignite 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 lignite is Not Available while Jet lignite is Not Available in appearance.