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Magnetite

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Magnetite and Witherite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

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Vitreous

Pleochroism

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-

Dispersion

0.200.03
0.005 1
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Transparency

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Transparent, Translucent

Refractive Index

2.421.529-1.680
1 3.25
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Optic Character

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-

Crystal System

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-

Birefringence

-99990.148
0 0.296
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Clarity

-
Transparent

Magnetite and Witherite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Magnetite and Witherite 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.