Magnetite and Dinosaur Bone Optical Properties

Magnetite

Dinosaur Bone

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

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1.2 Pleochroism

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1.3 Dispersion

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0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.42Not Available

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

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1.7 Crystal System

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1.8 Birefringence

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0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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Magnetite and Dinosaur Bone Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Dinosaur Bone 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 Gemmological Tables (2004) while Magnetite is Gemmological Tables (2004) in appearance.