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Magnetite and Cuprite Optical Properties

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Optical Properties

Luster

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Adamantine

Pleochroism

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visible

Dispersion

0.200.05
0.005 1
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Transparency

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TranslucentWalter Schumann

Refractive Index

2.422.849
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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cubic

Birefringence

-9999-9999
0 0.296
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Clarity

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TranslucentWalter Schumann

Magnetite and Cuprite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Cuprite 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.