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Clinohumite



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Magnetite and Clinohumite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Pleochroism

Dispersion

Transparency

Refractive Index

Optic Character

Crystal System

Birefringence

Clarity

 
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0.20
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2.42
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-9999
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Vitreous, Resinous
Colorless
0.02
Transparent, Translucent
1.623-1.728
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monoclinic
0.028
Transparent

Magnetite and Clinohumite Optic Character

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

Magnetite and Clinohumite Transparency

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