Moissanite and Hematite Optical Properties

Moissanite

Hematite

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1 Optical Properties

1.1 Luster

Adamantine

Not Available

1.2 Pleochroism

NilArthur Thomas

O = brownish red; E = yellowish red

1.3 Dispersion

0.10NA

0.007 1

1.4 Transparency

Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references

1.5 Refractive Index

2.648-2.6912.690-3.220

1 3.25

1.6 Optic Character

Not Available

1.7 Crystal System

6H polytype

Trigonal

1.8 Birefringence

0.0430.280

0 0.296

1.9 Clarity

TransparentUlrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda

OpaqueHerve Nicolas Lazzarelli

Moissanite and Hematite Optic Character

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

Similar to their colors, Moissanite and Hematite 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, Moissanite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references while Moissanite is Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references in appearance.