Magnetite and Sinhalite Optical Properties

Magnetite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

Not Available

Trichroism: green light brown dark brownHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

1.3 Dispersion

NA0.02

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004)

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1.5 Refractive Index

2.421.665-1.712

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

Not Available

Orthorhombic

1.8 Birefringence

Not Available0.036-0.042

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

Gemmological Tables (2004)

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

Magnetite and Sinhalite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Sinhalite 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.