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Liddicoatite and Hematite Optical Properties


Hematite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties


Optical Properties

Luster
Vitreous   
Not Available   

Pleochroism
Strong: dark brown light brownAnthony et al   
O = brownish red; E = yellowish red   

Dispersion
Not Available   
Not Available   

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

Refractive Index
Not Available   
2.690-3.220   

Optic Character
Not Available   
Not Available   

Crystal System
Not Available   
Trigonal   

Birefringence
Not Available   
0.280   

Clarity
Transparent   
OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli   

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Liddicoatite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Liddicoatite 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, Liddicoatite is Transparent while Liddicoatite is Transparent in appearance.

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